Opuntia elata is a cactus with narrow and long leaves well adapted to the Mediterranean climate. It forms a sparse bush two meters high.
 Flower : orange with some darker reflections on some petals. Its base, little covered with glochids (small needles) is quite long and cylindrical. It is she who will form the fruit later
 Exposure : Full sun
 Cold resistance: -15 ° C without protection, for short periods on dry ground.
 Heat resistance: Excellent (fig)