{"product_id":"eastern-prickly-pear-opuntia-humifusa-1-live-pad-cold-hardy-edible-pads-fruit-snow-tolerant-native-cactus-easy-to-grow","title":"Eastern Prickly Pear – Opuntia humifusa 1 Live Pad | Cold Hardy | Edible Pads \u0026 Fruit  Snow Tolerant | Native Cactus | Easy to Grow","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eGrow a truly hardy native cactus with \u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e1 live Eastern Prickly Pear pad (\u003cem data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eOpuntia humifusa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready for propagation. This cold-tolerant species can thrive across much of the United States and is known to withstand freezing temperatures—even surviving under snow cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eBoth the tender pads (nopales) and small red fruits are edible. Once established, this low-growing cactus forms spreading mats and produces cheerful yellow blooms followed by fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eThe genetics for this plant were originally collected in New York and have been grown successfully in multiple climates over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e⚠️ Note: While pads typically lack long spines, they contain tiny hair-like glochids. Always handle with thick gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e✔️ 1 fresh Eastern Prickly Pear pad\u003cbr data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e✔️ Cold-hardy native variety\u003cbr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e✔️ Edible pad and fruit producer\u003cbr data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e✔️ Ready for rooting and propagation\u003cbr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eCommon Name: Eastern Prickly Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eOpuntia humifusa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003ePlant Type: Perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Fresh pad cutting (unrooted)\u003cbr data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining sandy or rocky soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eWatering: Low; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eMature Height: 6–12 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eSpread: 1–3+ feet (spreading groundcover)\u003cbr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 3b–11 (very cold hardy)\u003cbr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Allow the cut end to callous for several days before planting. Insert slightly into dry, well-draining soil and wait about one week before first watering to encourage root development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WorldSeedSupply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47809413251313,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify2_55.jpg?v=1771136300","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/eastern-prickly-pear-opuntia-humifusa-1-live-pad-cold-hardy-edible-pads-fruit-snow-tolerant-native-cactus-easy-to-grow","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}