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 mackensii (162)

A quick growing plant from Oklahoma and Texas.

Opuntia mackensii

This form comes from the Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma.

Pads are upright, with spination on the upper part of the pad. Flowers are yellow.