Golden Pricklypear
NameGolden Pricklypear
Species NameOpuntia aurea
Common NameGolden Pricklypear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuressucculent pads, segmented, spiny
Foliage Typesucculent pads
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable, as it is a cactus growing in the ground and lacks a traditional trunk.
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant yellow flower, developing fruit, characteristic segmented pads of a prickly pear cactus.
Description
This specimen of Golden Pricklypear is a flowering cactus, displaying vibrant yellow blooms. It grows in a natural, spreading habit in sandy soil, characteristic of its desert environment. While not a traditional bonsai, its general upward growth of pads could be loosely interpreted as an informal-upright form if adapted to a bonsai context.
