{"product_id":"opuntia-humifusa-winter-hardy-prickly-pear-10-unrooted-pads-yellow-flowers-zone-4-cold-hardy-outdoor-hardy-cactus-spreading-perennial-easy-to-grow","title":"Opuntia humifusa – Winter Hardy Prickly Pear 10 Unrooted Pads | Yellow Flowers | Zone 4 Cold Hardy  Outdoor Hardy Cactus | Spreading Perennial | Easy to Grow","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eGrow a tough and beautiful native cactus with these 10 unrooted pads of Opuntia humifusa, also known as Winter Hardy Prickly Pear. These are actual cactus pads (not seeds) and root extremely easily when planted in dry, well-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eThis hardy perennial survives harsh winters, including temperatures reported as low as -15°F. During winter, pads naturally shrivel and darken after the first hard freeze as part of their dormancy process, then plump back up in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"973\"\u003ePlants spread quickly, forming lush clumps within one growing season and producing large yellow flowers each spring followed by red fruit. Ideal for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and cold-climate landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003ePhotos show various seasonal stages. Dark pads shown are winter dormancy color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e✔️ 10 healthy unrooted cactus pads\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e✔️ Cold hardy Opuntia humifusa variety\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e✔️ Yellow flowering perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e✔️ Fast-spreading clumping plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eCommon Name: Winter Hardy Prickly Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eBotanical Name: Opuntia humifusa\u003cbr data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Unrooted pad cuttings\u003cbr data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eSoil: Very dry, sandy, rocky, or poor soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eWatering: Very low; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eMature Height: Up to 10 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eSpread: 18–36 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast in warm months\u003cbr data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, with excellent drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Plant in the driest soil available and amend heavy clay with sand or gravel for proper drainage. Avoid rich topsoil. Pads may shrivel in winter—this is normal dormancy behavior. Use rocks around plants to retain warmth and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfelane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47810823913713,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify3_65.jpg?v=1771253604","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/opuntia-humifusa-winter-hardy-prickly-pear-10-unrooted-pads-yellow-flowers-zone-4-cold-hardy-outdoor-hardy-cactus-spreading-perennial-easy-to-grow","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}