{"product_id":"opuntia-engelmannii-prickly-pear-cactus-cutting-3-pads-live-plant-starter","title":"Opuntia Engelmannii Prickly Pear Cactus Cutting - 3 Pads Live Plant Starter","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou will receive \u003cstrong\u003eone live Opuntia engelmannii cactus cutting with 3 healthy pads\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully selected from a mature plant. This prickly pear cactus is valued for its distinctive flat pads and ornamental appearance, making it suitable for cactus collections, container growing, or dry landscape gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpuntia engelmannii is a hardy cactus species that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. The cutting is shipped \u003cstrong\u003ewithout soil or pot\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure safe delivery and easy planting upon arrival. With proper care, the pads can root and develop into a strong, established cactus plant over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Opuntia engelmannii live cactus cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 healthy cactus pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSourced from:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mature, established plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e propagation or container growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipped as:\u003c\/strong\u003e bare cutting for safe transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engelmann’s Prickly Pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOpuntia engelmannii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green pads; red fruit when mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading, upright pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 ft tall and wide (with long-term growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining cactus or sandy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor\/Outdoor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor or container grown in warm climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live cactus cutting (no soil, no pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504445616260,"sku":"sku-51164316336416","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/s-l960_62edc7ab-2728-42fd-a65a-45849f2f2957.png?v=1783767547","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/opuntia-engelmannii-prickly-pear-cactus-cutting-3-pads-live-plant-starter","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}