Opuntia rufida f. monstrosa - Mini Cinnamon Cactus

Mini Cinnamon Cactus (Opuntia rufida f. monstrosa): A miniature, monstrose Prickly Pear that makes an adorable window sill plant. This monstrose form has thicker stems or "pads". It is dotted with areoles which don't have long spines but do have barbed, coppery glochids.

CAUTION: Opuntia species have fine, barbed bristles called glochids. Glochids easily detach and can become loose in the box during shipping. They can pierce skin and leather gloves, so use tongs or twisted newspaper when handling. See our for more tips.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.