You will receive a healthy Opuntia polyacantha cactus cutting, taken from a mature plant. This hardy prickly pear is known for its flat pads and classic desert cactus appearance.

About the Plant:
Opuntia polyacantha is a cold-hardy prickly pear species suited for outdoor landscapes, rock gardens, and xeriscape plantings. It grows attractive green pads and can produce seasonal blooms depending on climate. Ideal for collectors of desert plants or gardeners looking for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant species.

• Healthy Opuntia polyacantha cactus cutting

• Known for hardy pads and classic desert cactus form

• Excellent for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and dry landscapes

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

• Great choice for cactus collectors and outdoor plantings

Common Name: Prickly Pear Cactus
Scientific Name: Opuntia polyacantha
Form: Cactus cutting
Color: Green pads
Growth Habit: Clumping cactus
Sunlight: Full sun
Watering: Low; drought-tolerant
Soil Type: Fast-draining cactus or sandy mix
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4–10 (cold hardy)
Best Use: Rock gardens, xeriscapes, outdoor landscaping