Opuntia Basilaris Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus Pad Cutting Unrooted Ornamental Desert Plant

You will receive one unrooted Opuntia basilaris cactus pad cutting, prepared for planting and propagation. The pad is suitable for rooting using standard cactus propagation methods.

About the product:
Opuntia basilaris, commonly known as Beavertail Prickly Pear, is a drought-tolerant cactus native to desert regions of the southwestern United States. It is grown for its flattened pads and ornamental landscape appeal and is commonly used in xeriscaping, container planting, and desert gardens. This unrooted pad cutting allows growers to propagate the plant under suitable dry and well-draining conditions.

This listing is for ornamental planting and propagation purposes only. No medical, health, or performance claims are made.

• Includes 1 unrooted Beavertail Prickly Pear cactus pad

• Suitable for cactus propagation

• Popular desert ornamental plant

• Ideal for xeriscape and drought-tolerant gardens

• Grows best in well-draining soil

• Common name: Beavertail Prickly Pear

• Scientific name: Opuntia basilaris

• Plant type: Cactus

• Growth habit: Low-growing, spreading pads

• Pad color: Blue-green

• Soil: Well-draining cactus or sandy soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Low

• USDA zones: 8–11

• Lifecycle: Perennial

• Planting method: Unrooted pad cutting