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Comment on Opuntia semispinosa, Partly-spined Pricklypear by Sam Andersen

Sam Andersen — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:49:34 +0000

These pictures are terrific, thanks so much for posting them. I did have a quick comment!

It seems as though a good deal of your photos come from this one plant in Camarillo, CA. This is great because the plant is extremely unique. Rhomboid cladodes, radial patches without stones, and a clear look at the whole plant. However, there are some other photos that don’t match this description that well within this sideshow, and have characteristics that overlap significantly with O. littoralis.

Furthermore, I’m sure that within both species there exist variations, which blurs the lines even further. My question though, is what are the definite characteristics which seperate the two species? Rhomboid cladodes certainly stand out – but not all of the O. semispinosa have those either!

Comment on Opuntia stricta, Shell Mound Pricklypear by Tom Scott

Tom Scott — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:24:10 +0000

Hi
My friend tried O. Stricta in Yucatan and said the flavor was outstanding! Any location in or near Punta Gorda where I can send my mom to see one of these plants in person, preferably with fruit on it now for her to try?
Thanks kindly!

Comment on Home by Jennifer Stewart

Jennifer Stewart — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:54:29 +0000

I once had a Siamese cat named Opuntia. Appropriate!

Comment on Opuntia cespitosa, Common Eastern Pricklypear by Frank

Frank — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:56:54 +0000

I’m looking to grow Opuntia in NYC outside, is there one that will grow here that has decent fruit.? Even if it must be brought indoors for winter.
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Comment on Opuntia References by Albert Durio

Albert Durio — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:01:43 +0000

L.H. Hannibal’s Report on Crinum
You stated that you had posted it, can I get a copy?

Comment on Opuntia tunoidea, Carolina Pricklypear by Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:44:40 +0000

In reply to Scott. Thanks for the note.

Comment on Opuntia humifusa, Eastern Pricklypear by Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:44:01 +0000

In reply to Andrew Block.

Hi,

I think they are O. cespitosa.

Joe

Comment on Opuntia humifusa, Eastern Pricklypear by Andrew Block

Andrew Block — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:32:55 +0000

Any ideas on the opuntia in the NJ Pine Barrens? I forget if they have all yellow or yellow with red throat flowers. I see no spines on them.

Comment on Opuntia tunoidea, Carolina Pricklypear by Scott

Scott — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:05:25 +0000

I’ve been growing these outdoors year round in my garden in the Baltimore, MD area. They started from a few pads given to me by my sister who found them on the side of the road in Washington, DC. I’m surprised to see how resilient they are given how much rain, snow and cold they have endured over these ~3 years. I think I’ve seen them in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area as well.

Comment on Opuntia debreczyi, Potato Cactus by Joseph

Joseph — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:17:55 +0000

In reply to Zoltán Lukoczki. Thank you for your note. I have fixed the webpage.