{"product_id":"eastern-winter-hardy-prickly-pear-opuntia-humifusa-live-cactus-pads-10-pad-bundle-yellow-flowering-cold-hardy-to-zone-4-5-native-perennial-easy-to-grow","title":"Eastern Winter Hardy Prickly Pear – Opuntia humifusa Live Cactus Pads | 10 Pad Bundle | Yellow Flowering  Cold Hardy to Zone 4\/5 | Native Perennial | Easy to Grow","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eGrow one of the toughest native cacti in North America with Opuntia humifusa, the Eastern Winter Hardy Prickly Pear. This resilient perennial thrives in cold climates and produces stunning yellow flowers followed by red fruit each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eThis listing includes 10 healthy, unrooted cactus pads ready to plant. Once established, they spread steadily and can form a lush patch within a year under proper conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eOpuntia humifusa is well-known for surviving harsh winters, including temperatures as low as -15°F when properly established. In winter, pads naturally shrivel and darken as part of their cold survival process—then plump back up in spring as growth resumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eThis hardy cactus is perfect for rock gardens, xeriscapes, native plant landscapes, and poor-soil areas where other plants struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003ePlease note: These are live cactus pads (not seeds). Handle carefully—each dot contains fine glochids that can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eYou will receive pads similar in size and health to those shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e✔️ 10 live Opuntia humifusa pads\u003cbr data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e✔️ Healthy, viable cuttings\u003cbr data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e✔️ Unrooted and ready to plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e✔️ Cold hardy native variety\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eCommon Name: Eastern Prickly Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eBotanical Name: Opuntia humifusa\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Pad cuttings\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eSoil: Very well-draining, sandy or rocky soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eWatering: Low; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eMature Height: Up to 10 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eSpread: 18–36 inches or more\u003cbr data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast in ideal conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes (with excellent drainage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Plant in the driest, sunniest location possible. Poor, sandy, or rocky soil is ideal. Allow pads to callous before planting and avoid rich topsoil unless amended with sand or gravel. Use rocks around plants to help retain warmth in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfelane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47809478852849,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify2_82.jpg?v=1771148876","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/eastern-winter-hardy-prickly-pear-opuntia-humifusa-live-cactus-pads-10-pad-bundle-yellow-flowering-cold-hardy-to-zone-4-5-native-perennial-easy-to-grow","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}