Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus Pad Cuttings - 4 Unrooted Opuntia humifusa Pads for Propagation

Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus Pad Cuttings

These 4 unrooted pad cuttings of the Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) offer a unique opportunity to grow a resilient and drought-tolerant plant native to eastern regions. Ideal for gardeners interested in xeriscaping or adding a low-maintenance cactus to their collection, these pads are ready for propagation and will develop into spreading, low-growing plants.

Key Features

• Includes 4 healthy, unrooted pad cuttings
• Suitable for both beginners and experienced propagators
• Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain
• Native to eastern areas, making it well-adapted to local climates
• Attracts pollinators and supports local wildlife

Growing Information

The Eastern Prickly Pear thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining cactus mix or sandy soil. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings to prevent root rot. This cactus is hardy in zones 5 through 11, making it versatile for a range of climates. Its low-growing, spreading pads make it an excellent choice for ground cover in xeriscape gardens.

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.