{"product_id":"winter-hardy-prickly-pear-cactus-opuntia-2-unrooted-pads-approx-3-inches-cold-hardy-zone-4-cactus-yellow-blooming-easy-outdoor-grower","title":"Winter Hardy Prickly Pear Cactus – Opuntia 2 Unrooted Pads | Approx. 3 Inches | Cold Hardy  Zone 4 Cactus | Yellow Blooming | Easy Outdoor Grower","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eGrow your own Winter Hardy Prickly Pear Cactus with this set of 2 unrooted pad cuttings, each approximately 3 inches in size. These cold-tolerant cacti are fast-growing, clumping perennials that thrive in poor soil and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eSimply plant the pads directly into dry, well-draining soil — no roots needed. Once established, they produce beautiful yellow flowers in late spring and can develop edible fruit later in the season. During winter, pads may shrivel and turn reddish after the first hard freeze. This is a natural dormancy process that helps the cactus survive freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eThis hardy Opuntia variety can be grown outdoors in colder climates and is perfect for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e✔️ 2 unrooted prickly pear cactus pads\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e✔️ Approximately 3 inches each\u003cbr data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e✔️ Cold hardy perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e✔️ Yellow flowering variety\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eCommon Name: Winter Hardy Prickly Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eBotanical Name: Opuntia spp.\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003ePlant Type: Perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Unrooted pad cuttings\u003cbr data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eSun Requirements: Medium to full sun (full sun preferred)\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eSoil: Very dry, sandy, rocky, or poor soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eWatering: Light; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eMature Height: 8–12 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eSpread: Expands in clumping colonies\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast in warm months\u003cbr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, with excellent drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Plant in the driest soil available and avoid rich topsoil unless amended with sand or gravel. Do not overwater. Pads may shrivel in winter—this is normal and they will rehydrate in spring. Use rocks around plants to retain warmth and improve drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MrFlintStones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47810815688945,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify3_53_02b5c001-8d7f-4c2a-abf0-faaead7be9fc.jpg?v=1771251740","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/winter-hardy-prickly-pear-cactus-opuntia-2-unrooted-pads-approx-3-inches-cold-hardy-zone-4-cactus-yellow-blooming-easy-outdoor-grower","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}