Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus Pad Cutting (Opuntia basilaris) Live Plant

About This Plant

Beavertail Prickly Pear, Opuntia basilaris, is a low-growing, spreading cactus with flat pads. This Beavertail variety is suitable for indoor or outdoor settings, and is drought-tolerant with a striking desert appearance.

What You Will Receive

One healthy live cactus pad cutting (Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Prickly Pear).

• Format: Live cactus pad cutting (1)
• Common Name: Beavertail Prickly Pear
• Scientific Name: Opuntia basilaris
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings
• Soil: Well-draining cactus mix or sandy soil
• Hardiness Zones: 8-11
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading

Growing or Planting Information

Beavertail Prickly Pear is drought-tolerant and suited for xeriscaping and low-water gardens. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies and is easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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