Opuntia microdasys var. pallida cristata is part of the 'Bunny Ears' group of Cactus with unusual twisted pads and a clumping growth habit.
It grows up to 60 cm in height and are spineless but beware! Instead they have numerous bright-Yellow hair-like 'glochids' in dense clusters which are pretty easy to get lodged in your fingers!
Lemon-Yellow Flowers Once mature with Red fruits which are edible.
Grown in 9cm Pots
Please Note: Succulents change colour throughout the year and the plants we deliver can look different from the pictures. All plants are shipped bare root (without soil).
Native to |
US, Mexico |
Hardiness | 10c |
Growth |
Cluster |
Sun | Full Sun/Part-shade |
Exposure | Exposed |
Soil | Free draining, plenty of Gravel |
Moisture | Dry in Winter |