You will receive one (1) live, unrooted Opuntia azurea var. parva cactus cutting, suitable for propagation and planting. This compact prickly pear is valued for its blue-green pads and tidy growth habit, making it a great choice for cactus collections and arid landscapes.

Opuntia azurea parva is a drought-tolerant cactus adapted to sunny, dry conditions. The cutting is shipped without soil or pot to ensure safe transit. With well-draining soil, bright light, and minimal watering, the cutting can root and establish over time. Handle with care, as the cactus naturally produces spines.

• Includes: 1 Opuntia azurea var. parva live cutting
• Compact blue-green prickly pear cactus
• Unrooted segment for propagation
• Suitable for desert gardens or containers
• Shipped bare cutting (no soil, no pot)

• Common name: Azurea Prickly Pear
• Scientific name: Opuntia azurea var. parva
• Plant type: Cactus
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Color: Blue-green pads
• Growth habit: Low-growing, spreading
• Mature size: 1–3 ft tall and wide
• Soil: Well-draining cactus or sandy soil
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Very low; drought tolerant
• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor; container growing possible
• Shipping form: Live unrooted cutting

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.