Opuntia 'Sunburst' Variegated Caudiciform though this cultivar is a

though this cultivar is a little more rot prone than the normal species so take care not to overwater

Mature plants can be 5" or more in diameter and may form clumps in time

the offsets form in the bases of the lower leaves

It seems a little more rot prone than the average succulent

Opuntia 'Sunburst' Variegated Caudiciform though this cultivar is aOpuntia 'Sunburst' A nicely variegated prickly pear species. Will continue to make new pads and form a multibranched plant in time. Fortunately this species has only a few glochids (the little spines all Opuntia have) and can generally be handled without getting them stuck in your fingers. Easy to grow. Likes lots of light and well drained soil. Water when nearly dry. Hardy to at least zone 5 (probably zone 4) but make sure to acclimate your plant