Opuntia, one of the largest cactus families, is made up of desert cactus found throughout the Americas. They are low maintenance plants needing little water. They are also adapted to a very hot, dry climate. Opuntia microdasys has no sharp spines, but avoid touching this cactus as the fine hairs can irritate the skin!

Although some Opuntia grow very large in their natural habitat, they grow to a more moderate size indoors.

 Full sun

 Water thoroughly when soil is completely dry

 Yellow flowers

 Mildly toxic to animals

 Growth : Upright, 2 feet

 Origin : Mexico

 Grown in Canada