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 whipplei MUG 125

This form flowers as a small plant, and has bright yellow flowers.

Cylindropuntia whipplei Archuleta Co. Colorado (554)

This form flowers as a small plant, and has greenish yellow flowers.

Stems are less spiny than other Cylindropuntia's. Tend to stay smaller, flower are yellow in various forms.