Opuntia microdasys rufida - Red-spined Prickly Ears Cactus - in 8.5 cm

Looking for a different plant for the conservatory, so I opted for this. Small, maybe 8" (20 cms ish) including pot, but looks healthy enough. However, WARNING. Wear gloves while unpacking it, it's not known as prickly pear for nothing, I have a dozen tiny thorns in my skin that I can't even see to remove, they will work their way out in time. Not a health risk, don't let this stop you from buying this, but wear gloves, (the thorns are in the wrapping paper as well)

Lovely cactus

Not as many ears as the picture. I purchased all 3,and this was the better out of them.Very poor packaging considering shipping cost.Bone dry, cheap soil with dead bugs everywhere.I would never buy again.Much better UK sellers.

Great little plant, spikes get damaged in transport.

Exceeded expectations in quality. Well packaged. Plants are growing very well. Very easily value for money.

It appeared OK when delivered but rotted and died very soon afterwards. I have tried to save something by trying to get the small pads to take root, unable to say yet whether I've succeeded.

Opuntia microdasys rufida the reddish spined variety a delightful addition to any one who likes cacti & plants in general and some thing to brighten up the window sill or collection.

Looks nice growing ok,looks different from other cactus