Durazilla Purple Prickly Pear Cactus Pad – 1 Live Cutting for Propagation, Cold Hardy Opuntia Pad, Vibrant Purple Desert Plant
Add bold desert color to your garden with this Durazilla Purple Prickly Pear Cactus pad, a live cutting ready for propagation. Known for its striking purple coloration—especially in full sun or cooler temperatures—this Opuntia variety is both eye-catching and easy to grow.
Perfect for xeriscapes, rock gardens, container displays, and cactus collectors, this pad roots quickly in well-draining soil. The plant develops a dense, upright growth habit and offers exceptional cold tolerance for a desert species.
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Includes 1 Durazilla Purple Prickly Pear cactus pad cutting
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Brilliant purple color in sun and cool weather
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Easy to root and ideal for desert landscapes
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Cold hardy Opuntia variety
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Great for xeriscape, pots, and rock gardens
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Fresh, healthy pad prepared for propagation
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Common Name: Durazilla Purple Prickly Pear
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Scientific Name: Opuntia gosseliniana (Durazilla type)
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Plant Type: Cactus / succulent
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Color: Purple pads
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USDA Hardiness Zone: 7–10 (varies with microclimate)
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil Type: Fast-draining cactus/sandy soil
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Watering: Low; drought tolerant
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Growth Habit: Upright, branching pads
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Propagation: Unrooted pad cutting