Opuntia Quitensis Johnson’s Opuntia johnsonii Red Buttons Opuntia Johnson of the variable Opuntia quitensis species, having smaller pads & vibrant orange flowers. It can also be seen with the name Johnson’s Hybrid, although the plant is not a hybrid, it’s a selected form. This plant grows best in partial shade to full sun. The pads can be spineless or have random spines, usually on the upper portion of the pad. The flowers on new pads form at the very tip of the pad, a unique feature. Once that pad has bloomed from the tip, it can produce flowers more standard to Opuntia, from the upper areoles. This plant needs water when growing in spring & summer but very little to none during the winter dormant time. This plant produces beautiful vibrant orange flowers, almost florescent. This plant is a low grower that spreads wide. Opuntia Quitensis Johnson’s Johnsoni|Red Buttons
