Durazilla Purple Prickly Pear Cactus Pad Cutting – Opuntia gosseliniana – Cold Hardy Desert Plant for Xeriscapes & Gardens

Add bold desert color to your garden with this Durazilla Purple Prickly Pear Cactus pad, a live cutting ready for propagation. Known for its striking purple coloration—especially in full sun or cooler temperatures—this Opuntia variety is both eye-catching and easy to grow.

Perfect for xeriscapes, rock gardens, container displays, and cactus collectors, this pad roots quickly in well-draining soil. The plant develops a dense, upright growth habit and offers exceptional cold tolerance for a desert species.

• Includes 1 Durazilla Purple Prickly Pear cactus pad cutting
• Brilliant purple color in sun and cool weather
• Easy to root and ideal for desert landscapes
• Cold hardy Opuntia variety
• Great for xeriscape, pots, and rock gardens
• Fresh, healthy pad prepared for propagation

Common Name: Durazilla Purple Prickly Pear
Scientific Name: Opuntia gosseliniana (Durazilla type)
Plant Type: Cactus / succulent
Color: Purple pads
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7–10 (varies with microclimate)
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil Type: Fast-draining cactus/sandy soil
Watering: Low; drought tolerant
Growth Habit: Upright, branching pads
Propagation: Unrooted pad cutting