Woollyjoint Pricklypear Bonsai
NameWoollyjoint Pricklypear Bonsai
Species NameOpuntia phaeacantha
Common NameWoollyjoint Pricklypear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressegmented pads, spiny surface
Foliage Typesucculent pads
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable to species
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant orange flowers, characteristic flattened pads with sharp spines, developing fruits.
Description
This unique specimen of Woollyjoint Pricklypear showcases its distinctive flattened, spiny pads and vibrant orange blooms. While not a traditional woody bonsai, its robust, multi-segmented growth habit presents a striking form, characteristic of desert flora.
