You will receive one (1) live pad cutting of Opuntia humifusa, the Eastern Prickly Pear cactus, sourced from the New York City form. This fresh pad is ready for callusing and rooting in a well-draining cactus mix.

About the Plant:
Opuntia humifusa is a cold-hardy prickly pear cactus native to the eastern United States. It features flat green pads, bright yellow blooms, and develops a spreading, low-growing habit. This species handles both heat and cold well, making it a versatile cactus for outdoor rock gardens or indoor container collections. With proper care, the NYC form produces compact, attractive pads suitable for small spaces.

• One live Eastern Prickly Pear (Opuntia humifusa) pad
• NYC form known for compact, hardy growth
• Fresh cutting ready for callusing and rooting
• Cold-hardy cactus suitable for outdoor gardens
• Ideal for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and succulent pots

Common Name: Eastern Prickly Pear
Scientific Name: Opuntia humifusa
Plant Type: Cactus
Plant Form: Unrooted pad cutting
Quantity: 1 pad
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4–10
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil Type: Sandy, well-draining cactus mix
Watering: Low; water sparingly
Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading pads
Bloom Color: Yellow (summer)
Foliage Color: Green pads
Special Features: Cold hardy, drought tolerant
Suitable For: Rock gardens, xeriscaping, container growing

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.