OP135: Opuntia species 'Dance Hall Rock' apricot flowers Nipple Cactus

Nipple Cactus

This Opuntia was brought to us by fellow cactiphile Allan Taylor many years ago

Probably the hardiest barrel cactus

Bringing the best traits from each species produces individuals that come in numerous flower colors

with clubby stems sheathed in silver spines

OP135: Opuntia species 'Dance Hall Rock' apricot flowers Nipple CactusNEW. This is a unique Opuntia from Grand Staircase Escalante, Utah. The plump, elongated pads suggest polyacantha hybridized with basilaris but who knows? Huge, deep pink flowers crown the plant in June. Short, even cinnamon red spines and glochids cloak the pads. Found growing at Dance Hall Rock in the land of the Arches over 40 years ago, it gradually made its way into our collection. 10 inches tall by 48 inches wide. Hardy to zone 5. Sold in 2. 5