Red Prickly Pear
NameRed Prickly Pear
Species NameOpuntia engelmannii
Common NameRed Prickly Pear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featureswoody base, segmented pads, spines
Foliage Typesucculent pads
Height (cm)150
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityThe base is woody and gnarled, providing a strong anchor, though not a true nebari in the traditional sense.
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant orange flowers, thick woody base, characteristic segmented pads with prominent spines.
Description
This specimen features thick, segmented pads forming a robust, multi-stemmed structure. Vibrant orange flowers are blooming, adding a striking contrast to the green pads and woody base. The plant exhibits a natural, unrefined growth habit typical of its species.
