Middle name: Thorny cactus Scientific name: Opuntia vulgaris Mill. Family genus: Opuntia cactus Morphology: Perennial evergreen small arborous herb. Plants 2-3 meters tall, many branched; young stems flat, oblong, 15-25 cm long, 9-11 cm wide, dark green to gray-green, no thorns or less thorns; main stem round, dark gray brown. Flowers are born on both sides of the top of the new stem, cylindrical, 5-6 cm long, undeveloped corolla, deep red; female and stamens longer than corolla; berries semi-circular, dark purple, edible. Flowering from January to March. Growth habits: The thorn-free cactus is native to India. Its high temperature, high humidity, sunny climate, hi deep acidic soil, intolerance to shading, drought resistance, resistance to thin, taboo, growth temperature 22-30 °C.
