Opuntia ficus-indica Rooted Pad - Texas Prickly Pear Cactus with Red Fruit, USDA Zones 8-11

Opuntia ficus-indica Rooted Pad Overview

This rooted pad of Opuntia ficus-indica, commonly known as the Indian Fig Prickly Pear, is a drought-tolerant cactus native to South Texas. It produces vibrant orange flowers and edible red fruit, making it a unique addition to xeriscape and desert gardens. Suitable for USDA zones 8-11, this cactus thrives in full sun and well-draining soil conditions.

Key Features

• Oval to oblong pads measuring over 12 inches long
• Bright orange blooms that add color to the landscape
• Edible red prickly pear fruit
• Drought tolerant and suitable for dry climates
• Mature plants can reach heights of 8 feet or more

Growing Information

Opuntia ficus-indica prefers full sun exposure and well-draining soil to prevent root rot. It is well adapted to USDA zones 8 through 11, making it ideal for warmer regions. Water sparingly, as this cactus is drought tolerant and requires minimal irrigation once established.

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.