…is the common name for this variety of the Opuntia species. It is spineless and despite the tame appearance it has a dense turf of thousands of barbed glochids – tiny barbed hair-like spines. These can be very irritating and have the annoying habit to fly away when the plant is moved. It is a good idea to mist it before moving it.
Polka Dot Cactus – ink drawing and then digitized • 2009 © Lisa Rivas
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If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient.
It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear. Winnie the Pooh
This is sweet. I see bunny ears here too. Happy Cactus Monday.
LOL I’ve gotten those little spines stuck in my fingers more times than i care to remember!
This is great!
HCM!
Happy cactus Monday Lisa. I love the patterns in this one. You have a way with patterns, that is what drew me to your work in the first place…
Beautiful fresh green bunny ears. So cute and they made my day!!!
Such a bright happy color! I love the bits of bright color. Wonderful ‘ear’ job 🙂
Beautiful detail and texture… i am still grinning thinking about that Pooh quote! Priceless! 🙂
I like your polka dot opuntia, Lisa!!! Happy Cactus Monday!
HCM!
Know I am late……..
Lovely cactus! And cute quote!
I have one like that in the kitchen, a mini one with 2 ears 🙂
Greetings!
I really like this! I keep wanting to get involved in Cactus Mondays. Maybe some day soon.
Now these are the kind of cacti I love! I can appreciate up close…lol! Beautiful, vivid juicy color!