Opuntia chisosensis is a bushy cactus succulent cultivar within the Opuntia genus, known for its evergreen foliage and flattened stem segments with spines and barbed bristles. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with well-drained, sandy soil that is neutral to alkaline in pH. It is suitable for cultivation in conservatories or greenhouses in the UK, where it can be grown as a houseplant. Opuntia chisosensis produces funnel-shaped flowers in spring and summer, followed by spiny fleshy fruits.

Opuntia chisosensis is a bushy evergreen cactus succulent ideal for conservatories, thriving in full sun with spiny, flattened stems in spring and summer.

Opuntia chisosensis from Brewster County, Texas

Opuntia macrocentra, the long-spined purplish prickly pear or purple pricklypear, is a cactus found in the lower Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. A member of the prickly pear genus, this species of Opuntia is most notable as one of a few cacti that produce a purple pigmentation in the stem. Opuntia macrocentra is an upright spreading shrub consisting of several joined segments called pads. This cactus produces large colorful yellow and red flowers and dark red edible fruits. In the wild it grows across North America, Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico and other regions. Plant in well-drained soil. Stake young.

Opuntia macrocentra is a member of the Cactaceae family, known for its distinctive bushy form and flattened stem segments adorned with spines and barbed bristles. This species produces funnel-shaped flowers that develop into fleshy fruits, which are also covered in spines.

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Opuntia macrocentra

As a result of its ability to survive in such a diverse array of environments there are several subspecies of O. sulphurea that are identifiable based on the number of spine per areole, for example. A commonality across the three is a bright yellow flower, often considered to be the color of sulfur, from which the species name is derived. As a result of its tendency to grow in dry, arid, and rocky areas this cactus has evolved to be very resilient, not even suffering from the effects of agriculture, i.e. cattle grazing, on lower altitude subpopulations. Plant in well-drained soil. Stake young.

Opuntia sulphurea is a member of the Cactaceae family and belongs to the Opuntia genus, which includes a range of cacti known for their bushy or tree-like appearances. This species is characterized by its flattened stems adorned with spines and barbed bristles, and it bears funnel-shaped flowers that develop into fleshy fruits also covered in spines.

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Opuntia sulphurea

Opuntia tortispina is a bushy, evergreen cactus cultivar within the Opuntia genus, known for its flattened stem segments with spines and barbed bristles. This succulent thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects with well-drained sandy soil that is neutral to alkaline in pH. Suitable for conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H1C and is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Its interest peaks during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or stem sections.

Opuntia tortispina is an evergreen cactus with spiny, flattened stems, ideal for sunny conservatories and greenhouses in spring and summer.