{"product_id":"rooted-prickly-pear-cactus-pad-live-opuntia-plant-6-9-inch-bare-root-cactus-starter-drought-tolerant-outdoor-succulent","title":"Rooted Prickly Pear Cactus Pad, Live Opuntia Plant 6–9 Inch, Bare Root Cactus Starter, Drought Tolerant Outdoor Succulent","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart your own cactus patch with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elive, rooted prickly pear cactus pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 6–9 inch pad makes a useful starter for suitable containers or outdoor garden spaces in climates where Opuntia can thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌵 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 live prickly pear cactus pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Opuntia cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePad length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6–9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rooted starter pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bare root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot and soil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing preference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outdoor planting in a suitable climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cactus care and planting guide, as described by the seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 How the Pad Is Measured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stated 6–9 inch measurement refers to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen cactus pad only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measured from its base to its highest point. Roots are not included in the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Planting and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrickly 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a sunny outdoor location and acclimate the plant gradually if its previous light conditions were different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a fast-draining cactus mix or suitable gritty garden soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the soil to dry between waterings. Avoid keeping the roots in persistently wet soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handle carefully and plant the roots in suitable soil without burying the entire pad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Check local temperatures and growing conditions before planting outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Handling and Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrickly 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome Opuntia species can spread aggressively in suitable climates. Check local growing restrictions and choose a contained planting location where necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Shipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant ships \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebare root, without a pot or soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unpack it carefully upon arrival and prepare a suitable planting medium before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant’s exact appearance and root system will vary naturally. Growth and establishment depend on handling, growing conditions, and care after delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a hardy cactus starter to your outdoor plant collection with this rooted prickly pear pad from The Dog and Crow Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thedogandcrowco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67758734901325,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2941\/5501\/files\/UntitledDesign_604_7_de9e4f97-baaa-40a0-a99c-29b8a99af098.jpg?v=1792585653","url":"https:\/\/liveblooms.com\/products\/rooted-prickly-pear-cactus-pad-live-opuntia-plant-6-9-inch-bare-root-cactus-starter-drought-tolerant-outdoor-succulent","provider":"Live Blooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}