Opuntia Basilaris Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus Pad Cutting Live Unrooted

You will receive 1 live unrooted cactus pad cutting of Beavertail Prickly Pear (Opuntia basilaris). The pad is freshly cut, healthy, and suitable for propagation. This listing is for a single pad cutting only and does not include roots or a pot.

About the plant:
Beavertail Prickly Pear is a desert cactus species known for its flat blue-green pads and vibrant pink to magenta flowers when mature. It is commonly grown in dry landscapes, cactus gardens, and containers in arid or warm climates. This cactus prefers full sun and well-draining soil and is adapted to dry conditions.

Rooting success, growth rate, and flowering may vary depending on climate, care, and growing conditions.

• Includes 1 live unrooted cactus pad cutting
• Botanical name: Opuntia basilaris
• Flat blue-green pads with compact growth habit
• Suitable for desert gardens or container growing
• Prefers full sun and well-draining soil

• Common name: Beavertail Prickly Pear

• Scientific name: Opuntia basilaris

• Plant type: Cactus

• Color: Blue-green pads; pink flowers when mature

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-draining sandy or cactus soil

• Watering: Low; drought tolerant once established

• Growth habit: Low-growing, spreading

• Lifecycle: Perennial

• Planting use: Desert gardens, containers, cactus collections