Opuntia
Opuntia is a large cacti genus varying greatly in size, native to Canada, Chile and Argentina. Whilst having normal spines, they also have glochids - tiny, thin barbed spines. Hold your cursor over the photo for a larger image.
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Opuntia micodasys var. rufida
This pretty shrub from Mexico has bright green pad-like stems to 15 cm long by 12 cm broad. It is covered with clusters of orange glocchids. Sun/part sun.
Quantity: Size: Small $6.50
Opuntia monacantha variegata
‘Joseph’s Coat’. To about 50cm tall, with flattened green and cream stems covered in tiny spikes. Miniature red flowers. Forms a wonderfully tortured shape when grown in the sun. Sun/part sun.
Quantity: Size: Small $5.50 Medium $8.50