Opuntia Vestida Cactus. Old Man Opuntia. 
The Opuntia Vestida is a branching shrubby Cactus forming a dense clumps up to 60cm tall. Stems are columnar and can branch from both the base and top of the stems. A very furry cactus densely covered with white hair which is actually modified spines, however there are a few thin white spines up to 1cm long. Thin green leaves are also present and can last all summer if watered regularly through this period.

Numerous beautiful flowers develop at the top of the stems in late Spring, a deep red or violet in colour followerd by edible fruits.

Very easy to keep, great for growing in pots and needs minimal maintenance. In habitat they grow at high altitudes on grasslands and barren hills.