Opuntia alta Prickly Pear Pad (Unrooted) – 1 Live Cactus Pad, White-Blooming South Texas Prickly Pear

About This Plant

Opuntia alta, a rare South Texas native prickly pear, is sold as a single unrooted cactus pad. It features a green pad with white blooms, an upright growth habit, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.

What You Will Receive

Includes 1 live Opuntia alta cactus pad (unrooted).

• Rare South Texas prickly pear with white flowers
• Fast-rooting and drought-tolerant
• Perfect for xeriscaping, cactus gardens, and collectors
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
• Unique upright growth and striking bloom color

Growing Information

• Common Name: Prickly Pear / Nopal
• Scientific Name: Opuntia alta
• Plant Type: Cactus pad (unrooted)
• USDA Zone: 8–11
• Color: Green pad; white blooms
• Soil Type: Sandy, gritty cactus mix
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Low; drought tolerant
• Growth Habit: Upright columnar prickly pear
• Propagation Method: Pad cutting
• Bloom Season: Spring–summer

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.

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