Opuntia Phaeacantha Prickly Pear Cactus Pads - 2 Live Cold-Hardy Pads (4-7") for Xeriscaping & Containers

Grow your own hardy desert cactus with 2 live Opuntia phaeacantha pads, each 4–7 inches long. Known as the Desert Prickly Pear, this rugged species thrives in heat, drought, and freezing temperatures down to –20°F, making it one of the most cold-tolerant Opuntias available. Perfect for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and containers, this cactus produces classic paddle-shaped pads and seasonal blooms. These pads root easily in well-draining soil and are ideal for gardeners who want a resilient, low-maintenance cactus.

• 2 live Opuntia phaeacantha cactus pads (4–7")
• Extremely cold hardy down to –20°F
• Classic prickly pear with paddle-shaped pads
• Thrives in hot, dry, and poor-soil conditions
• Excellent for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and containers
• Easy to root—ideal for beginners and collectors

Common Name: Desert Prickly Pear
Scientific Name: Opuntia phaeacantha
Plant Type: Cactus / Succulent
Color: Green pads; seasonal yellow/orange blooms
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4–10 (very cold hardy)
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil
Watering: Low; drought tolerant
Growth Habit: Clumping, spreading cactus
Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer