Opuntia streptacantha
NameOpuntia streptacantha
Species NameOpuntia streptacantha
Common NameMexican Prickly Pear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresspiny pads, segmented stems, succulent structure
Foliage Typesucculent pads
Height (cm)350
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant red and green fruits (tunas); characteristic spiny, flattened pads.
Description
A large, mature Opuntia streptacantha cactus, heavily laden with numerous red and green fruits (tunas). Its broad, flattened green pads are covered with spines, characteristic of the prickly pear genus. The plant exhibits a vigorous, bushy growth habit under a clear blue sky, though it is not a bonsai specimen.
