Opuntia Oricola Chaparral Prickly Pear Cactus Pad Cutting 5-7" Tall Coastal Los Angeles Origin

Opuntia Oricola Chaparral Prickly Pear Cactus Pad Cutting

This Opuntia Oricola, commonly known as the Chaparral Prickly Pear Cactus, is a single cactus pad cutting measuring approximately 5-7 inches tall and 2-3.5 inches wide. Sourced from Rancho Palos Verdes in coastal Los Angeles, CA, this cactus is well-suited for warm, temperate coastal climates.

Key Features

• Species: Opuntia Oricola (Chaparral Prickly Pear Cactus)
• Cutting Size: One pad, 5-7" tall
• Origin: Coastal Los Angeles, CA
• Climate Suitability: Thrives in warm coastal areas, not frost-hardy
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Low water needs; drought-tolerant
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching pads
• Easy to root and propagate
• Handle with care due to sharp spines

Growing Information

For successful propagation, allow the cutting to dry for one week before watering to encourage root development. Plant in well-draining cactus soil mix and place in a location with full sun to partial shade. This cactus is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, making it suitable for gardeners in USDA zones 9-11. It is not frost-hardy and should be protected from cold temperatures.

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.