6in Prickly Pear Cactus
The Prickly Pear's real name is, Oputunia and actually isnt prickly at all! They are well known by their wide, flat, branching pads, and are often called nopal cactus or paddle cactus. Their pads do flower and fruit. Most varieties are edible after careful cleaning, but please dont eat your Prickly Pear!
CARE
If you're looking for a plant that gives you all the beauty but none of the maintenence, this plant is for you! This plants loves full sun, so find your sunniest spot and place your prickly pear there. This plant does not need to be watered often. Only water when completly dry. Fertilize only during spring and summer months.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
We guarantee that our customers receive plants in good and healthy condition. Live plants will most likely become droopy or fatigued during shipping. We recommend unpackaging your plant as soon as possible and placing it in proper light conditions. Water your plant if the soil is dry to the touch and watch your plant perk up over the coming hours and days. Do Not re-pot your new plant for at least 5-7 days. This will help avoid any additional stress.
If for any reason you are not satisfied with the condition that your plant arrives in, please let us know within 5 days of receiving it so we can take the steps to correct this. You and your plants happiness are very important to us!LET US DO THE DIRTY WORK!
Would you like your new plant potted? For an extra $5 we'll pot your new plant friend in a standard terracotta pot and fresh soil. Just leave a message in the "add a note" section at checkout.