Start your own nopal cactus patch with 4 fresh Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) pads, a hardy cactus variety known for its edible pads and colorful fruit. These vibrant green pads root quickly in well-drained soil and full sun, making them ideal for home gardens, desert landscapes, or container growing.

Opuntia ficus-indica is drought-tolerant, easy to grow, and perfect for gardeners who love unique edible plants, xeriscaping, or adding structure to warm-climate gardens.

• Includes 4 fresh Prickly Pear cactus pads

• Opuntia ficus-indica, an edible nopal cactus

• Fast-rooting and drought-tolerant

• Great for containers, desert gardens, and warm climates

• Ideal for edible landscaping and cactus collectors

• Thrives in full sun and sandy, well-drained soil

• Common Name: Prickly Pear / Nopal

• Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indica

• Plant Type: Cactus pads (unrooted)

• USDA Zone: 8–11

• Color: Green pads

• Soil Type: Sandy or cactus mix, well-drained

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Low; drought tolerant

• Growth Habit: Upright, branching cactus

• Propagation Method: Unrooted pads

• Bloom Season: Spring to summer

• Fruit: Edible prickly pear fruit (varies by region)