Opuntia Echios V. Gigantea Giant Galapagos Island Prickly Pear Cactus Pad RARE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:8418509 | Brand: Cactus |
| Modified Item: No | Custom Bundle: No |
| Common Name: Prickly Pear | Non-Domestic Product: No |
| Genus: Opuntia |
Up for auction is this RARE Opuntia Echios var. Gigantea fresh pad cutting. Pad in last three pictures is what you'll receive. This is a uniquely special offer for this extremely "rare" opuntia species that is native only to Galápagos Islands. It is also the largest known Opuntia species on the planet. I am excited to offer this cactus to collectors looking for this magnificent opuntia species and connoisseurs of the extremely rare and hard to find plants. An excellent conversation pi...ece for you collection. Imagine what Charles Darwin thought of these when he first laid his eyes upon these magnificent Opuntia trees upon his Galapagos Island travels. The fruits and pads from this Opuntia is the main diet for the Giant Galapagos Tortoise. It is believed that this variety of Opuntia grows to such heights of up to 12 meters in response to the tortoises eating its pads and fruits. A type of evolution that is so peculiar on this archipelago. Also, in response to such adaptations, the tortoises have also grown taller legs and a saddle backed shaped shell to allow them to more easily reach the pads and fruits. Simply amazing story here to share with your friends that lay eyes upon your plant when they see it at your house! Don't miss out on this rare auction! Pad shipped well packaged and will root quickly upon potting. Please be carful handling! Happy bidding :-)
Bonus! I always include free cuttings from other cool plants in my collection. Enjoy!
Bonus! I always include free cuttings from other cool plants in my collection. Enjoy!
