Opuntia microdasys

Opuntia microdasys is a cactus that belongs to the family of the Evergreen cactacea.

It grows fast, it needs few care and very drought-resistant.

Well is given in almost all types of soil with sand and loam, well-drained that does not tolerate flooding.

It is fertilized once a year.

Is not often affected by any pest or diseases.

It uses insects to pollinate its flowers of pale yellow.

Multiplies in early summer by cuttings (leaves or stalks) burying 1/3 of its size.