Opuntia macrorhiza × polyacantha Live Cactus Plant | Cold-Hardy Prickly Pear Hybrid

About This Plant

Opuntia macrorhiza × polyacantha is a perennial cactus hybrid known for its cold hardiness and green pads, with seasonal blooms in yellow or pink depending on climate. It thrives in full sun and well-drained sandy or rocky soils, making it suitable for xeriscapes and outdoor desert gardens.

What You Will Receive

Live Opuntia macrorhiza × polyacantha cactus plant. This is a standalone live plant suitable for outdoor landscapes and hardy to USDA Zones 3–9.

• Common Name: Prickly Pear Cactus
• Scientific Name: Opuntia macrorhiza × Opuntia polyacantha
• Plant Type: Perennial cactus
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3–9
• Color: Green pads; seasonal yellow or pink blooms
• Soil Type: Sandy, rocky, fast-draining soil
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Low; drought tolerant
• Growth Habit: Clumping, spreading pads
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early 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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