Opuntia phaeacantha Desert Prickly Pear – 2 Live Cactus Pads (4–7"), Cold Hardy to 20°F
$52.50
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Opuntia phaeacantha Desert Prickly Pear – 2 Live Cactus Pads (4–7"), Cold Hardy to 20°F
$52.50
About This Plant
Desert Prickly Pear, Opuntia phaeacantha, is a cactus with classic paddle-shaped pads. It thrives in hot, dry, and poor-soil conditions and features green pads with seasonal yellow/orange blooms. Extremely cold hardy, it tolerates temperatures down to –20°F and is suitable for a range of landscapes from xeriscapes to containers.
What You Will Receive
2 live Opuntia phaeacantha cactus pads (4–7 inches each). These are unrooted pads intended to root in well-draining soil.
- Common Name: Desert Prickly Pear
- Scientific Name: Opuntia phaeacantha
- Plant Type: Cactus / Succulent
- Color: Green pads; seasonal yellow/orange blooms
- USDA Hardiness Zone: 4–10 (very cold hardy)
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil
- Watering: Low; drought tolerant
- Growth Habit: Clumping, spreading cactus
- Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer