{"product_id":"spineless-prickly-pear-cactus-opuntia-cacanapa-ellisiana-live-pads-4-unrooted-cactus-pads-winter-hardy-edible-cactus-yellow-flowers-fruit","title":"Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus Opuntia ‘Cacanapa Ellisiana’ | 4 Unrooted Pads | Winter Hardy Edible Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a beautiful, low-maintenance cactus to your landscape with these Spineless Prickly Pear cactus pads, Opuntia ‘Cacanapa Ellisiana’. This variety is prized for its nearly spineless pads, exceptional cold hardiness, attractive ornamental appearance, and edible fruit. It is ideal for gardeners seeking an easy-to-grow cactus without heavy spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis resilient cactus thrives in a wide range of climates and produces yellow flowers followed by flavorful pear-shaped fruits. Its drought tolerance and adaptability make it suitable for xeriscaping, rock gardens, desert gardens, edible landscapes, and low-water gardening projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pads root easily and quickly establish into vigorous plants when planted in well-draining soil. Once mature, this cactus becomes a striking landscape specimen providing year-round visual interest with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 freshly cut Spineless Prickly Pear cactus pads\u003cbr\u003eUnrooted pads ready for propagation\u003cbr\u003eCold-hardy Opuntia ‘Cacanapa Ellisiana’ variety\u003cbr\u003eEdible fruit-producing cactus\u003cbr\u003eGrowing instructions for successful rooting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Opuntia ‘Cacanapa Ellisiana’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Perennial cactus succulent\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Unrooted pads\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Sandy, well-draining cactus soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Low; allow soil to dry between waterings\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 4–8 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–10\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow freshly cut pads to callus in a dry location for 7–10 days before planting. Use a well-draining cactus mix and avoid overwatering while roots develop. Once established, this cactus is highly drought tolerant and thrives with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Creation Cultivated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46728546451655,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/ListingShopify_14_b2aad448-306a-413c-9e59-2ae16e915270.jpg?v=1783255758","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/spineless-prickly-pear-cactus-opuntia-cacanapa-ellisiana-live-pads-4-unrooted-cactus-pads-winter-hardy-edible-cactus-yellow-flowers-fruit","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}