Opuntias grow with water, right temperatures, right soil and sufficent attention.
They show a remarkable abilty to come back from cold, scorching heat or neglect. But if you treat them well, they will surprise you with growth, flowers and some more growth.

Opuntias grow with water, right temperatures, right soil and sufficent attention.
They show a remarkable abilty to come back from cold, scorching heat or neglect. But if you treat them well, they will surprise you with growth, flowers and some more growth.

Opuntia aurea (96)

This form comes St. George, Utah.

Opuntia aurea "Kanab Blue"(232)

This very blue form comes Kane County, Utah at 5500 feet.

Opuntia aurea nana (348)

This form stays small and has brigth yellow flowers that fade into a yellow-orange.

Pads are spineless, but not without glochids. Size is about 6 cm long.