Rooted Prickly Pear Cactus Pad, Live Opuntia Plant 6–9 Inch, Bare Root Cactus Starter, Drought Tolerant Outdoor Succulent

Start your own cactus patch with this live, rooted prickly pear cactus pad. This outdoor-grown Opuntia starter arrives with an established root system, giving you a head start on planting and growing your own prickly pear cactus.

Its 6–9 inch pad makes a useful starter for suitable containers or outdoor garden spaces in climates where Opuntia can thrive.

🌵 What You’ll Receive

• Quantity: 1 live prickly pear cactus pad

• Plant type: Opuntia cactus

• Pad length: Approximately 6–9 inches

• Root condition: Rooted starter pad

• Plant form: Bare root

• Pot and soil: Not included

• Growing preference: Outdoor planting in a suitable climate

• Bonus: Cactus care and planting guide, as described by the seller

📏 How the Pad Is Measured

The stated 6–9 inch measurement refers to the green cactus pad only, measured from its base to its highest point. Roots are not included in the measurement.

Because these are living plants, individual pads naturally vary in width, shape, color, surface texture, and root development. Your plant may not look exactly like another pad shown in the listing photos.

🌱 Planting and Care

Prickly pear cacti generally prefer sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Once established, they can tolerate dry periods, although watering needs depend on the climate, soil, and stage of growth.

• Sunlight: Choose a sunny outdoor location and acclimate the plant gradually if its previous light conditions were different.

• Soil: Use a fast-draining cactus mix or suitable gritty garden soil.

• Watering: Allow the soil to dry between waterings. Avoid keeping the roots in persistently wet soil.

• Planting: Handle carefully and plant the roots in suitable soil without burying the entire pad.

• Climate: Check local temperatures and growing conditions before planting outdoors.

⚠️ Handling and Safety

Prickly pear pads may have sharp spines and tiny, hairlike glochids that can irritate skin. Handle with thick gloves and appropriate tools, and keep the plant away from children and pets who might touch or chew it.

Some Opuntia species can spread aggressively in suitable climates. Check local growing restrictions and choose a contained planting location where necessary.

📦 Shipping Information

This plant ships bare root, without a pot or soil. Unpack it carefully upon arrival and prepare a suitable planting medium before planting.

The plant’s exact appearance and root system will vary naturally. Growth and establishment depend on handling, growing conditions, and care after delivery.

Add a hardy cactus starter to your outdoor plant collection with this rooted prickly pear pad from The Dog and Crow Co.