You will receive 1 Opuntia basilaris ‘Caudata’ cactus pad, also known as Baby Beavertail Prickly Pear. The pad is unrooted and suitable for propagation and planting with proper care.

About the plant:
Opuntia basilaris ‘Caudata’ is an ornamental prickly pear cactus grown for its flat blue-green pads and compact growth habit. It is commonly planted in containers, cactus gardens, and dry landscape settings in warm climates. This species is valued for its sculptural appearance and suitability for succulent collections.

Pad is shipped unrooted. Rooting success depends on planting method and growing conditions.

• Includes 1 unrooted Opuntia basilaris ‘Caudata’ pad

• Common name: Baby Beavertail Prickly Pear cactus

• Ornamental cactus suitable for pots or dry gardens

• Intended for propagation and planting

• Fresh pad prepared for rooting

• Common Name: Baby Beavertail Prickly Pear

• Scientific Name: Opuntia basilaris ‘Caudata’

• Plant Type: Cactus / Succulent

• Lifecycle: Perennial

• Color: Blue-green pads

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-draining cactus or sandy soil

• Watering: Low; allow soil to dry between watering

• Growth Habit: Low-growing / pad-forming

• USDA Hardiness Zone: 8–11

• Planting Method: Unrooted cactus pad

• Indoor / Outdoor: Outdoor; containers in cooler climates

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.