Long Spined Prickly Pear Cactus Rooted Pads Set of 3 Opuntia engelmannii

You will receive 3 rooted pads of Long Spined Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia engelmannii). Each pad is already rooted and ready for planting. Pads are shipped as live cactus plants and may show natural variation in size, shape, and spine density.

About the plant:
Long Spined Prickly Pear is a hardy cactus species recognized for its flat pads and prominent spines. It is commonly grown in arid and semi-arid landscapes, cactus gardens, and containers. This cactus prefers bright light and well-draining soil and is suitable for outdoor planting in warm, dry climates or container growing where winters are cold.

Plants should be handled carefully due to spines. Growth and establishment depend on climate, planting conditions, and care.

• Includes 3 rooted prickly pear cactus pads
• Botanical name: Opuntia engelmannii
• Long spined cactus suitable for dry climates
• Shipped live and rooted, ready for planting
• Ideal for cactus gardens and containers

• Common name: Long Spined Prickly Pear

• Scientific name: Opuntia engelmannii

• Plant type: Cactus

• Color: Green pads; spines vary naturally

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-draining, sandy or cactus mix

• Watering: Low; allow soil to dry between watering

• Growth habit: Upright to spreading pads

• Lifecycle: Perennial

• Plant condition: Rooted pads (live plant)