low pricklypear
Namelow pricklypear
Species NameOpuntia humifusa
Common NameLow Pricklypear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuressegmented pads (cladodes), areoles with glochids
Foliage Typesucculent pads
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow, showy flowers; flattened, segmented green pads; characteristic of a native prickly pear cactus.
Description
This specimen is a low-growing prickly pear cactus, not a traditional bonsai. It features vibrant yellow flowers with numerous stamens, blooming from flattened green pads (cladodes). The plant is observed growing naturally in its habitat.
