Opuntia engelmannii
“Prickly pear pads, like desert gems scattered by the wind, beckon to be reborn. A touch of patience, a sprinkle of grit, and new life emerges.”
prickly pear propagation
Opuntia dejecta
Magic in a pad! A piece of your Opuntia dejecta, callused, rooted, thriving. Your own cactus family blossoms. ✨🌵
Opuntia pycnantha
Spiky beauty, Opuntia pycnantha. Late spring’s your cue to grow more! Snip, dry, and watch them root.
Opuntia ficus-indica
Paddle propagation: cut, callus, plant. Water sparingly. Patience yields prickly pear bounty!
Opuntia polyacantha
Spiky paddles spread wide. Callus the cut, let dry. Patience, then light water. Garden joy awaits!
Opuntia ×
“Sculptural pads, vibrant blooms… Opuntia are delightful!”
Opuntia huajuapensis
Sunshine in a pot: Opuntia huajuapensis‘s paddle-shaped pads, often blushed red, offer propagating joys and a touch of desert magic.
Salmonopuntia schickendantzii
Pink blooms, architectural form. Propagate Salmonopuntia schickendantzii from a callused pad!
Cylindropuntia whipplei
Spiny charm! Twist/cut a segment, let it callus for 7-10 days, then plant in well-draining soil. No immediate watering! Patience is key.