Corynopuntia

[ElieEstephane]

Though very impressive, i don't see many of those in cultivation other than C. Invicta Apparently, the harder Tephrocactus, Maihueniopsis and Cumulopuntia are the small opuntiads of choice for collectors. They are good fast-ish low growing species so they are not much of a turn off for greenhouse or limited space collectors..
What are your thoughts on the genus?

[DaveW]

See these Tephrocactus Study Group articles on Corynopuntia.

http://tephro.com/index.php/the-journal ... title.html

I think I still have some, but will have to look.

[mdpillet]

They are hardy, easy plants to grow, but difficult to set seed. Several species are native here in Arizona. I especially like the small species.

[ElieEstephane]

They are hardy, easy plants to grow, but difficult to set seed. Several species are native here in Arizona. I especially like the small species.

Especially C. Bulbispina! I working on getting one

[7george]

These are all cute plants but should be kept outdoors or in a sunny greenhouse at least.


Corynopuntia emoryi


Corynopuntia kunzei

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Corynopuntia marenae

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Corynopuntia invicta

Sharp spines from everywhere!