Texas Pricklypear
NameTexas Pricklypear
Species NameOpuntia engelmannii
Common NameTexas Pricklypear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk FeaturesPads (cladodes), spiny, segmented
Foliage TypeSucculent pads (cladodes) with spines
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Notable FeaturesProminent spines and glochids on succulent pads; characteristic segmented growth.
Description
This specimen of Texas Pricklypear features several large, flat, green cladodes (pads) covered with prominent spines and smaller glochids. It is growing in a natural, wild setting amidst other vegetation, showcasing its typical growth habit.
