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 polyacantha x fragilis (29)

Fullsize with nice pink flowers.

Opuntia x colombiana, Yakim River, WA (111)

Small spiny joints. Detach relatively simple. Natural hybrid between fragilis and polyacantha. Simple yellow flowers with red stamen

Plants are often intermediate between fragilis and polyacantha, with colourful flowers. Colours can be yellow, pink or red.