Opuntia, Prickly Pear Cactus 'Spineless' (Opuntia stricta)

The stair-step edge of the pad, the lack of spines & the visible infrastructure lines are the main identifying features of this cultivar. Added to my garden 18 months ago

The stair-step edge of the pad, the lack of spines & the visible infrastructure lines are the main identifying features of this cultivar. Added to my garden 18 months ago

A bud in late May, early Summer, zone 9b.


Growing in zone 9b at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ

Blooming in late April, late Spring, zone 9b, Phoenix, AZ

Blooming in late April, late Spring, zone 9b, Phoenix, AZ

Blooming in late April, late Spring, zone 9b, Phoenix, AZ

Blooming in late April, late Spring, zone 9b, Phoenix, AZ

May 6, 2010, early summer, zone 9b, Phoenix, AZ

May 6, 2010, early summer, zone 9b, Phoenix, AZ

This is a newly discovered Monstrose form on this species/variety. Found in my own Garden. August 2013. Phoenix, AZ, zone 9b







late october, Huntington Gardens, California


July 29, 2013. Phoenix, AZ (zone 9b)

Phoenix, AZ zone 9b

Phoenix, AZ zone 9b

Phoenix, AZ zone 9b

Phoenix, AZ zone 9b

Phoenix, AZ zone 9b

Phoenix, AZ zone 9b

Phoenix, AZ zone 9b

Phoenix, AZ zone 9b A Monstrose growth

Phoenix, AZ zone 9b A Monstrose growth

Phoenix, AZ zone 9b A Monstrose growth
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Opuntia, Prickly Pear Cactus
Opuntia stricta 'Spineless'
Type: | Perennials, Shrubs, Cactus and Succulents |
Height: | 24 in. - 6 ft. | 60 cm - 1.8 m |
Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |