Beavertail Cactus 'Opuntia basilaris' Gift fast-growing columnar cactus

fast-growing columnar cactus

It can withstand light frost for a short period of time

creating a captivating sight

which is beneficial during extreme heat

too - just give it plenty of moisture and well-draining soil

Beavertail Cactus 'Opuntia basilaris' Gift fast-growing columnar cactusIntroducing 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