Beavertail Cactus 'Opuntia basilaris' Gift indirect light and is easy

indirect light and is easy to maintain with moderate watering and occasional pruning

Each leaf has glandular hairs that make it feel a little sticky when touched

It can withstand light frost for a short period of time

with its beautiful red or burgundy flowers that just bloom in summer in bright

Beavertail Cactus 'Opuntia basilaris' Gift indirect light and is easyIntroducing the beavertail cactus, known as Opuntia basilaris, a vibrant member of the genus Opuntia Prickly pear cactus. Native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and Colorado Deserts, the Beavertail Cactus gets its name from its unique flattened pads that resemble the shape of a beaver's tail. The beavertail cactus is sometimes referred to as the "beavertail prickly pear" because they belong to the same prickly pear family