{"product_id":"prickly-pear-cactus-plant-live-opuntia-starter-with-orange-pink-yellow-blooms-and-edible-pear-pads","title":"Prickly Pear Cactus Plant – Live Opuntia Starter with Orange-Pink-Yellow Blooms and Edible Pear Pads","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eYou will receive a \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"576\"\u003elive Prickly Pear cactus plant\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eOpuntia\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), known for its vibrant seasonal blooms in \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eorange, pink, and yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its edible pear-shaped fruits (often called “tunas”). This plant is hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for cactus collectors or edible garden enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eAbout the Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"850\"\u003ePrickly Pear cacti are valued for their colorful flowers, sculptural pads, and fruiting potential. They thrive in sunny locations, tolerate drought, and are suitable for outdoor xeriscapes or container gardening. 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