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 woodsii E1-8 (167)

This plants comes from North Arizona en South Utah. It's apparently a natural hybrid (or was) between engelmannii.
This plant has red flowers

Pads are spiny and upright, and can be rather large. Flower colour varies.