Opuntia Durazilla Purple Prickly Pear Cactus Pad Unrooted Cutting Live Segment

You will receive 1 live Opuntia ‘Durazilla’ cactus pad, supplied as an unrooted cutting ready for propagation. The pad is healthy and freshly cut, intended for planting in suitable growing conditions.

About the plant:
Opuntia ‘Durazilla’ is a purple-toned prickly pear cactus known for its vibrant pad coloration when grown in strong light. Like other Opuntia varieties, it prefers full sun, excellent drainage, and minimal watering once established. Pads are commonly propagated by allowing the cut end to callus before planting.

Growth, color intensity, and establishment depend on climate, sunlight, and care. Buyers should ensure local regulations allow planting of Opuntia species.

• Includes 1 unrooted Opuntia ‘Durazilla’ cactus pad
• Purple-toned prickly pear variety
• Supplied as a live cutting for propagation
• Suitable for containers or garden planting
• Prefers full sun and well-draining soil

• Common name: Purple Prickly Pear

• Scientific name: Opuntia ‘Durazilla’

• Plant type: Cactus

• Color: Purple to green pads (color varies with light)

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-draining cactus or sandy soil

• Watering: Low; drought tolerant once established

• Growth habit: Upright, branching pads

• Lifecycle: Perennial

• Planting use: Containers, cactus gardens, xeriscape