Pianta cespugliosa formata da piccoli articoli privi di spine ma ricoperti da sottili glochidi simili a fini peli bianchi e lunghi fino a 2-3 mm. Ma l'apetto morbido di questa pianta non deve trarre in inganno, meglio non toccarla!
Also known as “Joseph's Coat” is one of the very few naturally occurring white-variegated cacti. As its name suggests, this cactus is variegated or marbled with white, creamy-white, yellow, green and sometimes also with pink in varying patterns.
Opuntia erinacea has small elliptic to obovate segments. The spines are numerous, bristly, spreading and curling in all direction. The flowers are yellow in summer.
Opuntia Quitensis is a bushy species formed by small bright green segments. The orange to bright red flowers create a wonderful contrast to the green of the segments, giving this plant a truly exotic look overall.