Opuntia basilaris var. ramosa Orchid Fast growing when young and

Fast growing when young and slowing in maturity

Full sun to dappled shade along with decent drainage

golden-yellow flowers - very showy with a faint aroma of coconut

Also known as A

purple wings on top

Opuntia basilaris var. ramosa Orchid Fast growing when young andThis far western Mohavian form of one of our favorite beavertails was found many years ago possibly an intermediate between the typical brachyclada form. Unfortunately collectors wiped out the colony seemingly within seconds of its discovery. Though we weren't among the collectors, propagules did get around, so here it is a pretty thing with each pad under 3", each one stepped atop another and each clump to about 18" tall. Good in containers or in the