Grassland Pricklypear
NameGrassland Pricklypear
Species NameOpuntia macrorhiza
Common NameGrassland Pricklypear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)10
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresflattened green pads, prominent white spines, glochids
Foliage Typesucculent pads
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDeveloping flower bud, characteristic large white spines, and segmented pad growth.
Description
This specimen of Grassland Pricklypear is a wild cactus, not a cultivated bonsai. It features several flattened, green pads covered with prominent white spines. A new pad is developing, along with a distinct flower bud at its apex, indicating it is preparing to bloom.
