Spineless Prickly Pear – Opuntia cacanapa ‘Ellisiana’ 4 Fresh Unrooted Pads | Winter Hardy | Easy to Grow Thornless Nopales | Yellow Blooms & Sweet Fruit | Cold Hardy Cactus

Grow a resilient and beautiful desert classic with 4 Spineless Prickly Pear cactus pads (Cacanapa Ellisiana). This thornless variety is prized for its cold hardiness, easy growth, and edible nopales and fruit.

In spring, it produces bright yellow flowers followed by sweet, plump pears in late summer. Once established, this cactus forms a strong, bush-like structure with a bark-like trunk, making it ideal as a landscape focal point or natural barrier plant.

These pads are freshly cut and unrooted, ready for planting and easy propagation.

You will receive pads similar in size and health to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 4 freshly cut unrooted cactus pads
✔️ Spineless / thornless variety
✔️ Winter hardy selection
✔️ Edible nopales and fruit producer
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Spineless Prickly Pear
Botanical Name: Opuntia cacanapa ‘Ellisiana’
Plant Type: Perennial cactus
Growth Stage: Pad cutting (unrooted)
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred
Soil: Well-draining cactus mix (perlite + compost recommended)
Watering: Light watering until established; drought tolerant once rooted
Mature Height: 4–6+ feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm climates
USDA Zones: 6–10
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Allow cut pads to form a callus for 7–10 days before planting. Insert 1/3 to 1/2 of the pad into well-draining soil. Water lightly and reduce watering once new growth appears.

📦 Shipping & Guarantee:
Ships via USPS. Live arrival guarantee included—contact with photos if any issues occur upon delivery.