Can someone tell what kind of cactus this is??

11 years ago

Someone gave me a bag of this cactus. I have no idea what it is. All I know is that it gets yellow flowers. Can anyone help?

Thank you,

Carla

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cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
11 years ago
Carla,

Certainly an Opuntia (fun fact - they're the cactus genus with the largest range) and it might be O. humifusa if it's cold-hardy.
pigletcompany
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11 years ago
Wow!!!!! I think that was the fastest reply I have ever seen!!!!! It is cold Hardy...... Thank you so much!!!!!!
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11 years ago
I have gotten some of those in my yard, I live in Iowa were it can get pretty cold outside and they come back every year with no problem.
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I have gotten some of those in my yard, I live in Iowa were it can get pretty cold outside and they come back every year with no problem.
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