You will receive fresh, spineless Prickly Pear cactus pads (Nopales) from Opuntia ellisiana. Pads are healthy, unrooted, and suitable for propagation or planting in appropriate growing conditions.
About the plant:
Spineless Prickly Pear is a warm-climate cactus with flat green pads and a spreading growth habit. It is commonly grown as a garden cactus, landscape plant, or for propagation in containers. This cactus prefers full sun and well-draining soil and is adapted to dry environments.
Pads can be planted directly into suitable soil to root. Growth rate and establishment depend on climate, soil, and care conditions.
• Includes fresh spineless Prickly Pear cactus pads
• Common name: Nopales
• Scientific name: Opuntia ellisiana
• Flat green pads suitable for propagation
• Prefers full sun and well-draining soil
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Common name: Spineless Prickly Pear, Nopales
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Scientific name: Opuntia ellisiana
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Plant type: Cactus
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Color: Green pads
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil: Well-draining, sandy or cactus soil
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Watering: Low
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Growth habit: Spreading, pad-forming
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Lifecycle: Perennial (in suitable climates)
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Planting use: Garden cactus, landscape plant, container planting