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3 Variegated Opuntia Cochenillifera Cactus Pads- Great Tortoise Food!- Simple to Root

3 Variegated Opuntia Cochenillifera Cactus Pads- Great Tortoise Food!- Simple to Root

$22.99 USD
$22.99 USD
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Name: Cochineal Cactus
Scientific Name: Opuntia cochenillifera, Variegated 
Family: Cactaceae

Product Description:
Super easy to root!!!🎉🎊🤩 All pads will be larger than 7".
Great for Tortoises and Turtles!
This is a variegated variety but the information is the same for both varieties. Opuntia cochenillifera, also known as the Cochineal Cactus, is a species of cactus in the subfamily Opuntioideae. It forms shrubby or treelike cacti with broadly cylindrical trunks and branches composed of elliptic to narrowly obovate joints. The stem segments are green with small white wooly areoles without spines or nearly so. Produces pink to deep red flowers at the top of the uppermost joints, usually in winter. The flowers are erect, up to 2.8 inches (7 cm) long and 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) in diameter. The fruits are ellipsoid with well-distributed areoles, up to 1.6 inches (1.4 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, and contain tiny tan to gray seeds. The cactus is host to cochineal insects, which produce carminic acid used to make red dye. The pads and fruit are edible. 

Origination: Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala
Historic Uses: Ornamental, Culinary, Turtle / Tortoise Food, Ethnobotanical
Height: 12Ft
Hardiness: USDA 9+
Flower Color: Red

Growing Instructions:
Prefers full sun. Requires very little water, typical of desert cacti. Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a to 11b (from 20°F (-6.7°C) to 50°F (+10°C)). Well-draining cactus or succulent mix.

 

Ships as bare stem cuttings. You will receive a clones similar to the ones pictured, though size may vary, they will be 7" or bigger. Please understand that shipped plants have bumpy rides. A few broken leaves or small stems are normal during shipping and are not considered damage. Broken stems can be rooted once the cut end dries to start new growth. Plants may arrive semi‑dormant, and in winter they may naturally drop a few leaves. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it. Please contact us with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery. After 24 hours, plant care becomes the buyer’s responsibility, though we’re always happy to answer questions and help you succeed. We also add brief instructions on getting started when you open your box. We want our plant babies to have happy new homes! 🥰

Heat packs are available to purchase in our shop for cold-sensitive plants. Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 These are necessary for winter shipping, so I sell them at cost. I won't refund or replace any frozen plants unless you buy one!


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Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA easily due to state import laws. All plants shipped there must be inspected before entry. Seed-grown herbaceous plants may not survive transit. I cannot guarantee herbaceous plant orders from these states, so order at your own risk. Hoyas, cacti, and succulents are an exception. My apologies for any inconvenience.

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