Desert Prickly Pear Opuntia Phaeacantha – 2 Unrooted Pads 4–7 Inch, Cold Hardy Cactus for Xeriscape & Rock Gardens

Product Overview

Receive two fresh, unrooted pads of Opuntia phaeacantha, commonly known as Desert Prickly Pear. Each pad measures approximately 4 to 7 inches in length and is ready for planting and propagation with proper care. This hardy cactus species is native to arid and semi-arid regions and is well-suited for outdoor cultivation in cold climates.

Key Features

• Includes two unrooted cactus pads
• Pad size ranges from 4 to 7 inches
• Cold hardy, tolerates temperatures down to -20°F
• Ideal for xeriscape, desert, and rock gardens
• Ships as fresh pads ready for planting

Growing Information

Opuntia phaeacantha thrives in full sun and requires sandy, well-draining cactus soil. It has a clumping and spreading growth habit and features green foliage. Watering needs are low, as the plant is drought-tolerant once established. Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9, this cactus is primarily an outdoor plant but can be kept indoors short-term. It is commonly used in rock gardens, xeriscape landscapes, and desert garden settings.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.