Well - I wasn't focusing on the negatives. As you might notice elsewhere, I planted an Optunia on Tuesday. In fact, I made a new garden area just for it. About 80 square feet. Covered with rocks and sand and yesterday I added 5 Red Heart Hens & Chicks.
I would guess that most people likely take prickly to mean that it has thorns. Which I did. I was not aware of the teeny spines that are a rather ... pain. Spent over an hour pulling them out. My comment only meant that I thought it was amazing that an entire article was written and did not mention them. At least it could have been relegated to a footnote in an ultra tiny font. For sad people like me who were ignorant about them and do not have the greatest eyesight.
In the meantime, I WILL enjoy my new Optunia and will keep an eye out on other types of hardy cactus or cactus like plants I can add to the area. I am already thinking of moving a variegated Yucca that would compliment the Optunia.
Cheers and HAND
