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.

Cylindropuntia rosarica

I had this plant for years, sulking in its pot, no new soil, etc. After repotting it started to grow and produce flowers. Spiny plant. According to friends this is rosarica (unless someone has a better idea). Plant never was heated, and never gave me problems.

Stems are spiny. Plants are usually purple, but there are other flower colours. Most plants are biggish.