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Prickly Pear Cactus Pads (Opuntia ficus-indica) – 4 Pack Unrooted Cactus Pads for Edible Nopal
$30.00
About This Plant
Prickly Pear cactus pads from Opuntia ficus-indica, an edible nopal cactus. These green pads are unrooted and fast-rooting in sandy, well-drained soil under full sun. Ideal for containers, desert gardens, and warm climates, with drought-tolerant growth and an upright, branching habit.
What You Will Receive
4 fresh Prickly Pear cactus pads (unrooted).
- Common Name: Prickly Pear / Nopal
- Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indica
- Plant Type: Cactus pads (unrooted)
- USDA Zone: 8–11
- Color: Green pads
- Soil Type: Sandy or cactus mix, well-drained
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Watering: Low; drought tolerant
- Growth Habit: Upright, branching cactus
- Propagation Method: Unrooted pads
- Bloom Season: Spring to summer
- Fruit: Edible prickly pear fruit (varies by region)