Opuntia 'Sunburst' Variegated Caudiciform This is a winter grower

This is a winter grower so water regularly (in succulent terms) from fall until spring

This plant clumps readily

the offsets form in the bases of the lower leaves

Mature plants can be 5" or more in diameter and may form clumps in time

Opuntia 'Sunburst' Variegated Caudiciform This is a winter growerOpuntia 'Sunburst' A nicely variegated prickly pear species. Will continue to make new pads and form a multibranched plant in time. Fortunately this species has only a few glochids (the little spines all Opuntia have) and can generally be handled without getting them stuck in your fingers. Easy to grow. Likes lots of light and well drained soil. Water when nearly dry. Hardy to at least zone 5 (probably zone 4) but make sure to acclimate your plant