{"product_id":"eastern-prickly-pear-opuntia-humifusa-25-pads-bulk-lot-winter-harvest-cold-hardy-native-yellow-blooms-red-fruit-zone-3-9-hardy","title":"Eastern Prickly Pear – Opuntia humifusa 25 Pads Bulk Lot | Winter Harvest | Cold Hardy Native  Yellow Blooms | Red Fruit | Zone 3–9 Hardy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eStock up with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"255\"\u003ebulk lot of 25 unrooted Eastern Prickly Pear cactus pads\u003c\/strong\u003e, freshly harvested from outdoor plants growing through snow and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eOpuntia humifusa\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most cold-hardy cactus species in North America. These native plants naturally survive harsh winters by shriveling and dehydrating themselves to prevent freeze damage — then bounce back vigorously in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eIn late spring to early summer, they produce large \u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"662\"\u003ebright yellow flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"695\"\u003ered edible fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This low-growing, spreading cactus makes an excellent groundcover, xeriscape feature, or wildlife-resistant planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e✔️ 25 healthy unrooted cactus pads\u003cbr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e✔️ Cold-hardy native species\u003cbr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e✔️ Yellow flower \u0026amp; red fruit variety\u003cbr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e✔️ Bulk winter harvest lot\u003cbr data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e✔️ Secure dry-packed shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eCommon Name: Eastern Prickly Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eOpuntia humifusa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Unrooted pads\u003cbr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eSoil: Very well-draining, sandy, rocky, or poor soil preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eWatering: Very low; thrives in dry conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eMature Height: ~10 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eSpread: 18–36+ inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast spreading once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–9 (extremely cold hardy)\u003cbr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e💡 Planting Tips:\u003cbr data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e• Allow pads to callous for several days before planting.\u003cbr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e• Insert upright in dry, sandy soil.\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e• Wait about one week before watering.\u003cbr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e• They thrive in poor, dry soil where most plants struggle.\u003cbr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e• Excellent for rock gardens and weed-suppressing landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e⚠️ Handling Note: Each areole contains tiny glochids (hair-like spines). Handle with gloves to avoid skin irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MrFlintStones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47809436778737,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify2_67.jpg?v=1771140222","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/eastern-prickly-pear-opuntia-humifusa-25-pads-bulk-lot-winter-harvest-cold-hardy-native-yellow-blooms-red-fruit-zone-3-9-hardy","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}