10/02/2025
Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus | Opuntia humifusa | Rooted Paddle 4” Pot | Live Tennessee Native Plant | Beginner-Friendly | USPS Shipping
📝Note: You will receive a plant like the one pictured—the plant ships in a pot with soil. We ship on Mondays to avoid weekend delays. Orders placed by Sunday at midnight will ship the next day. We recommend adding a Warm Pack to your order if the forecast is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit at any point during transit to help insulate from cold damage.
🎁Item: Bring the beauty of the Tennessee landscape to your garden with Opuntia humifusa, the Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus! This native cedar glade plant is not only a stunning addition to any garden or container, but it also supports pollinators, is easy to care for, and thrives in harsh conditions.
This low-growing cactus produces paddle-shaped pads and vibrant yellow blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Prickly pears offshoot bright red fruit (tunas) and pads (nopales) that are edible with proper preparation.
This hardy native tolerates drought - making it perfect for rock gardens, xeriscaping, or container gardening. Prickly pear also survives freezing temperatures, making it a resilient choice for zones 4–9. This cold hardiness helped it to become our only native cactus species in the region.
When you add native plants like the Eastern Prickly Pear to your landscape, you're helping to restore biodiversity, support local wildlife, and reduce the need for resource-intensive maintenance. Add a touch of native Tennessee charm to your space today with Opuntia humifusa - the eastern prickly pear cactus! 🌵
💖Care Instructions:
🌞Light - Full sun
💩Soil - Well-draining, sandy or rocky
💧Water - Drought-tolerant. Water minimally once established.
🌿Growth - Spreads gradually; a mature plant can reach up to 1 foot in height and 2–3 feet in width.
🪴Container - Repot when the plant's size doubles. Or plant it outside in your garden.