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 pusilla

This is a creeping species from the South-East of the USA. It has small pads, smallish yellow flowers and barbed spines.

Opuntia pusilla E8-8 (140)

This form is very floriferous, as can be seen from the photo's. Again with a creeping habit, a species from the South-East of the USA. It has small pads, smallish yellow flowers and barbed spines.

Plants are rapid growers with small reddish fruits.