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Opuntia macrocentra aka Black-Spined Prickly Pear

Opuntia macrocentra is known for purple-tinged pads armed with long dark spines. Black Spined Pricklypear spreads widely, flowers brightly, and handles drought once established.

Opuntia engelmannii var lindheimeri aka Texas Prickly Pear

Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri develops broad flat pads, yellow flowers, and edible reddish fruit. Texas Pricklypear can become a large spreading specimen suited to hot, sunny landscapes.

Mammillaria plumosa aka Feather Cactus

Mammillaria plumosa is covered in soft-looking white spines that resemble feathers and hide the cactus body beneath. Feather Cactus forms rounded clusters but should still be handled carefully.

Mammillaria elongata aka Ladyfinger Cactus

Mammillaria elongata forms dense clusters of narrow finger-like stems wrapped in golden spines. Ladyfinger Cactus stays compact and may produce small pale flowers around the stem tips.

Euphorbia horrida

Euphorbia horrida forms ribbed blue-green columns protected by strong spines. This striking South African succulent favors bright light, restrained watering, and warm frost-free conditions.

Haworthia retusa aka Star Cactus

Haworthia retusa spreads into star-shaped rosettes with flattened translucent leaf tips. Star Cactus stays only a few inches tall and performs well in bright indirect light with sparse watering.