Nopal Tapón
NameNopal Tapón
Species NameOpuntia ficus-indica
Common NamePrickly Pear Cactus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuressegmented pads, spiny, succulent
Foliage TypeCladodes (pads), spines
Height (cm)80
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant edible fruits (tunas), drought-tolerant succulent, prominent spines on pads.
Description
This specimen of Nopal Tapón (Prickly Pear Cactus) exhibits a robust, informal-upright growth habit with multiple large, green, spiny pads. It is currently heavily laden with numerous developing fruits, known as tunas, showcasing its prolific fruiting capability.
