Opuntia consolea Size:13cm adding a subtle decorative twist

adding a subtle decorative twist

Expert horticulturist Philip Oostenbrink has been an enthusiastic grower for years and in this book recommends the best hardy

which is native to Central America

A stunning little Begonia from the Gobenia sect

This species thrives in conditions that replicate its native environment

Opuntia consolea Size:13cm adding a subtle decorative twistOpuntia consolea, commonly known as the Roadkill Cactus, produces tall, flattened pads that grow vertically in a stacked, tree like form. The pads are thin and elongated rather than round, giving the plant an unusual, almost two dimensional silhouette when viewed from the side. Small spines and glochids dot the surface. It is a fast grower for a cactus and develops a genuinely architectural presence with age. Origins Native to the Caribbean,