Prickly Pear Cactus – Opuntia ficus Fresh Pads | Set of 3 | Edible Cactus | Beautiful Blooming Succulent | Easy to Grow

Grow your own Edible Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus) with this set of 3 fresh cactus pads. This fast-growing perennial is prized for its attractive green pads, colorful blooms, and delicious edible fruit and pads. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, xeriscapes, and desert landscapes, Prickly Pear is highly drought tolerant and thrives with minimal care. These healthy fresh pads are ideal for propagation and establish quickly in warm, sunny conditions.

You will receive:
✔️ 3 fresh Prickly Pear cactus pads
✔️ Healthy, unrooted propagation pads
✔️ Freshly harvested for planting
✔️ Edible fruit and pads once established
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Prickly Pear Cactus
Botanical Name: Opuntia ficus-indica
Plant Type: Perennial cactus
Growth Stage: Fresh pads
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining sandy, rocky, or cactus soil
Watering: Low; water sparingly after rooting and establishment
Mature Height: 6–15 feet, depending on growing conditions
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Allow the cut end of each pad to callus for several days before planting in dry, well-draining cactus soil. Wait about a week before the first watering, then water only when the soil is completely dry. Wear gloves when handling the pads to avoid contact with the fine spines.