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product_id: 344585996
title: "Creation Cultivated - Live \"Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus\" - Opuntia cacanapa \"Ellisiana\" (1 PAD Cutting) / Winter Hardy Cactus - USDA Zone 6 / Unrooted Freshly Cut Cactus Pads / Tortoise Food"
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price: "255 kr"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Generic"
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# Spineless, easy propagation Spring-Summer yellow blooms USDA Zone 6 winter hardy Creation Cultivated - Live "Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus" - Opuntia cacanapa "Ellisiana" (1 PAD Cutting) / Winter Hardy Cactus - USDA Zone 6 / Unrooted Freshly Cut Cactus Pads / Tortoise Food

**Brand:** generic
**Price:** 255 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌵 Grow Bold, Bloom Bright, and Beat the Cold with Spineless Style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Creation Cultivated - Live "Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus" - Opuntia cacanapa "Ellisiana" (1 PAD Cutting) / Winter Hardy Cactus - USDA Zone 6 / Unrooted Freshly Cut Cactus Pads / Tortoise Food by generic
- **How much does it cost?** 255 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/344585996-creation-cultivated-live-spineless-prickly-pear-cactus-opuntia-cacanapa-ellisiana)

## Best For

- generic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted generic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bloom & Feast 🌼:** Produces stunning yellow flowers and edible pears—beauty and utility in one pad.
- • **Spineless & Safe 🌵:** No prickles means hassle-free handling and ideal tortoise food.
- • **Winter Warrior 🌬️:** Thrives in USDA Zones 6-10, perfect for colder climates where most cacti fail.
- • **Effortless Propagation 🌱:** Unrooted pad designed for easy planting and growth, even for beginners.
- • **Drought-Defying Resilience 💧:** Moderate watering needs with excellent drought tolerance for busy lifestyles.

## Overview

Creation Cultivated's Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus pad is a winter-hardy succulent thriving in USDA Zones 6-10. This unrooted cutting offers easy propagation, produces vibrant yellow flowers and edible fruit, and is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that doubles as nutritious tortoise food.

## Description

desertcart.com : Creation Cultivated - Live "Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus" - Opuntia cacanapa "Ellisiana" (1 PAD Cutting) / Winter Hardy Cactus - USDA Zone 6 / Unrooted Freshly Cut Cactus Pads / Tortoise Food : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: Easy to propagate - Raising cacti is not always easy in New England. My first inclination was to pot it upright. I am doing it with this pad. The pad and the media are completely dry. I am using an 8” clay pot. The media is a type of cactus soil. The Pad is placed one third deep in the media, but the front is not filled in with media. This is to prevent rot. I have it inside in a sunny location. No watering for 30 days. To balance the pad a cross made by wooden chop sticks holds the Pad in place. My second method is to start Pads in a horizontal position. Several are placed in pots with cactus soil. The exposure is directed to the south. They are covered in the event of extended rain showers. The top of the pad as well as the bottom my curl up from the soil. A new pad grows in a perpendicular fashion. A small river stone can be placed in the center to prevent movement. I will take them into the greenhouse from November through April. I also have pads of the East Coast cold hardy. Live in Zone 6. The Pads are for Tortoise Food. Many thanks for the Pad.
Review: Spineless prickly pear - Nice size pad except it had a rotten hole in it & started to rot away at the rest of the pad

## Features

- VERY WINTER HARDY: zones 6 to 10
- Produces beautiful yellow flower & edible pears
- DoA Claims must be placed IMMEDIATELY after arrival with pictures. Click on our store name under Add to Cart and then Ask a Question. Images cannot be attached in the desertcart app; please send the images in reply to our first email.
- Expected blooming period: Spring to Summer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B098PJWYF4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #98,382 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #294 in Cacti & Succulent Plants |
| Brand | Generic |
| Color | Yellow |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (170) |
| Expected Blooming Period | Spring to Summer |
| Expected Planting Period | Winter |
| Material Feature | Organic |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 6 inches |
| Soil Type | Any soil w/ good drainage |
| Special Feature | Drought Tolerant |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 to 10 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Generic
- **Color:** Yellow
- **Expected Blooming Period:** Spring to Summer
- **Expected Planting Period:** Winter
- **Material Feature:** Organic
- **Soil Type:** Any soil w/ good drainage
- **Special Feature:** Drought Tolerant
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun
- **USDA Hardiness Zone:** 6 to 10
- **Unit Count:** 1 Count

## Images

![Creation Cultivated - Live "Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus" - Opuntia cacanapa "Ellisiana" (1 PAD Cutting) / Winter Hardy Cactus - USDA Zone 6 / Unrooted Freshly Cut Cactus Pads / Tortoise Food - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LymcVScDS.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Any chance they will survive in zone 5b?**
A: It is possible they will survive in that zone, but will likely not flourish.

**Q: Is it deer resistant?**
A: I would say so! We have had no issues as of yet with any deer.

**Q: How large do they get and can you keep it trimmed to a smaller plant?**
A: Hey there, I hope you are doing well today! All questions will be answered in the video attached & if you have any more just let me know.

Thanks,
John Isaac w/ Creation Cultivated

**Q: In the video it just looks like a pad and not the whole plant.  Do you get a whole rooted plant?**
A: Sorry for any confusion with this listing; I hope this clarifies everything. What you receive is a "Single  Hardy Unrooted Spineless Cactus Pad Cutting" (Freshly cut day of shipping). More info on rooting the cutting below.


(MY PROPIGATION/ROOTING METHOD)

1.
Place the cutting on a flat surface in filtered sunlight. Choose a dry room that has constant temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Leave the cutting for seven to 10 days to form callus tissue over the cut edge.

2.
Mix one part perlite with one part compost to create a well-draining growing medium to plant the cactus in. Fill a container with the mixture, leaving the top 1 to 2 inches empty. Use a container with drainage holes in its bottom (Also can be planted directly into the ground if you so choose, both methods have a high success rate for me).

3.
Set the cactus cutting with the callused edge resting on the soil in the center of the pot. Push one-third to one-half of the cutting into the soil mixture. Tamp the soil down around the base of the cactus until the cutting is able to stand upright on its own.

4.
Water the planted cutting using a watering can until the soil is evenly moist. Place the pot in a warm room in filtered sunlight. Water the cactus when the top inch of soil begins to dry out.

5.
Decrease supplemental watering to 1/4 inch of water applied every seven days once the cactus becomes established and begins to produce new growth. Follow this water regimen during the months when nighttime temperatures remain above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Give the cactus 1/4 inch of water every 14 days when nighttime temperatures drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

6.
 Move the cactus to full sunlight indoors once it begins producing new growth to begin acclimating it to brighter light. Move the cactus to full sunlight outdoors after two weeks if you eventually plan to plant the cactus outdoors in the ground.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to propagate
*by C***R on July 8, 2023*

Raising cacti is not always easy in New England. My first inclination was to pot it upright. I am doing it with this pad. The pad and the media are completely dry. I am using an 8” clay pot. The media is a type of cactus soil. The Pad is placed one third deep in the media, but the front is not filled in with media. This is to prevent rot. I have it inside in a sunny location. No watering for 30 days. To balance the pad a cross made by wooden chop sticks holds the Pad in place. My second method is to start Pads in a horizontal position. Several are placed in pots with cactus soil. The exposure is directed to the south. They are covered in the event of extended rain showers. The top of the pad as well as the bottom my curl up from the soil. A new pad grows in a perpendicular fashion. A small river stone can be placed in the center to prevent movement. I will take them into the greenhouse from November through April. I also have pads of the East Coast cold hardy. Live in Zone 6. The Pads are for Tortoise Food. Many thanks for the Pad.

### ⭐ Spineless prickly pear
*by E***R on June 14, 2025*

Nice size pad except it had a rotten hole in it & started to rot away at the rest of the pad

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As Described.
*by G***. on October 29, 2023*

The two paddles I received were hardened and ready to be planted. They are good sized and in fair to good shape. NOTE TO SELLER: Advising that you use a little bubble wrap before slipping paddles into that mailer envelope. Protects both the paddles and the person who opens the package. My package had two holes in it, so a little tape wrapped around the envelope could improve the chances of a successful shipment.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*