{"product_id":"desert-prickly-pear-opuntia-phaeacantha-2-pads-4-7-inch-cold-hardy-cactus-plant","title":"Desert Prickly Pear Opuntia Phaeacantha – 2 Pads 4–7 Inch – Cold Hardy Cactus Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eYou will receive \u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"811\"\u003etwo (2) fresh Opuntia phaeacantha pads\u003c\/strong\u003e, each measuring approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e4–7 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in length. Pads are unrooted and suitable for planting and propagation with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eAbout the Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eOpuntia phaeacantha, commonly known as desert prickly pear, is a hardy cactus species native to arid and semi-arid regions. 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It prefers full sun, excellent drainage, and minimal watering, making it suitable for xeriscape gardens, rock gardens, and cold-hardy cactus collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eIncludes two (2) unrooted Opuntia phaeacantha cactus pads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003ePad size approximately 4–7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eCold-hardy cactus suitable for outdoor planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eIdeal for xeriscape, desert, or rock gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eShips as fresh pads ready for planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desert Prickly Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eOpuntia phaeacantha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unrooted pads\u003cbr data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pads\u003cbr data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003ePad Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003cbr data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping, spreading\u003cbr data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, well-draining cactus soil\u003cbr data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought-tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to -20°F\u003cbr data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003cbr data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eIndoor\/Outdoor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor (indoor only short-term)\u003cbr data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eLandscape Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock garden, xeriscape, desert garden\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46397332717739,"sku":"sku-51043104227616","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0142\/7371\/files\/s-l960_1_7e6d1607-1634-4cb3-be0f-0e2f2d6bd8f6.png?v=1775159738","url":"https:\/\/walnutcreekpet.com\/products\/desert-prickly-pear-opuntia-phaeacantha-2-pads-4-7-inch-cold-hardy-cactus-plant","provider":"Walnut Creek Pets LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}