It even kills cacti.
But I don't look back. If I do, I won't be able to keep my sanity...

My name is Suzuki and I've been gardening as a hobby for 14 years.
This is a section that introduces only plants that we have actually grown.

This time we will introduce the violent general of the cactus world, Opuntia davisii.

What kind of plant is Opuntia davisii?

Although it looks different, it is a member of the prickly pear cactus family.
The native habitat is South America.
"Kirindro" is a word derived from the word "cylinder," so why isn't it "Cirindro"?

Natural Born Weapons

Countless thorns cover the entire surface.
This has a vicious nature.

Depending on the variety, cacti have barbs on their thorns.
It's a tricky mechanism that prevents the needle from slipping out.

The Davishi's "return" takes the suction to the next level!
Just touching the surface of the thorns lightly will cause them to stick to you like a super-strong magnet.

It can even penetrate thick rubber and leather gloves.
What kind of evolution would it take to become this thorny?
If you have the space in your greenhouse, you can definitely keep them in cages.

If you see one in a store, don't touch it.

Golden Glow

Despite his ferocious personality, he looks so cool!
The sight of the densely packed thorns shining golden in the sunlight is one of the joys of admiring a dabisi.
Another thing I like about it is that it doesn't look like a cactus when viewed from a distance.

However, my child's growth is a little leggy.
I think I needed a little more sunshine and wind.

Plant Gachimeter

Finally, I will give a score to the Opuntia dabisii from my very personal perspective.

-Ease of cultivation: 18 points. To keep it looking beautiful, you need to be careful of the sun and wind.

- Ease of tailoring: No touching at three points. Even when using tongs, there is no tension.

・Growth rate: 16 points, which is relatively fast.

- Osaka suitability: 19 points. No critical situations have occurred in the five years since its cultivation.

・Likeability: 20 points His appearance is perfect! I also like his evil side!

Total score: 76 points

That's all, Editor-in-Chief.

Author: Suzuki Edited by: Kambara