Opuntia Robusta – The Silver Dollar Cactus

The Opuntia Robusta is also known as the Silver Dollar Cactus is a spineless, smooth cactus with white aureoles. It resembles a sea urchin or sand dollar. As part of the Astrophytum genus, it is also referred to as the Sea Urchin Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus, Astrophytum, and Texas Star Cactus. It is a flowering succulent perennial with beautiful, large pastel yellow blooms. It adds curious uniqueness, beauty and interest to a cactus garden or desert landscape.