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Optunia Cactus 4”

Name: Optunia Cactus 4”
Brand: The Rooted Plant Shop
Price: 28.0 USD
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Optunia Cactus 4”

$28.00 USD

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Opuntia, commonly called prickly pear cactus, is a desert cactus native to the Americas known for its flat, paddle-shaped pads that grow in stacked segments. The pads can range from green to blue-green and may develop spines or remain relatively smooth depending on the variety. Its bold, sculptural form makes it a strong statement plant, especially as it grows taller and branches out.

Light is critical for maintaining compact, healthy growth. Place it in a south or west-facing window where it receives the strongest natural light available. Under grow lights, use 5000K–6500K placed 8–12 inches from the top of the plant. Too little light will cause stretching between pads and thinner growth, while strong light keeps the pads thick, flat, and properly spaced.

Watering should be minimal and controlled. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings, then water thoroughly and let it dry again. Use a mix of succulent soil, perlite, and orchid bark to keep it fast-draining. If pads begin to elongate or space out, it is reaching for more light. If pads wrinkle slightly but stay firm, it is ready for water. Soft, mushy areas or discoloration at the base point to excess moisture at the roots rather than underwatering.

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Alocasia Venom

Plant came in packed extremely well. Since receiving it I have recently repotted due to fast growing and got to harvest two big corms. The plant is amazing.

Brad Davidson

09/02/2026

Beautiful packed well 👍🥰

Elaine

09/02/2026

Fantastic as always!

Dayne Haskell

09/02/2026

Absolutely beautiful plants! alittle stressed from the ride, but doing well.

The delivery person left it upside down and not a single speck of dirt left its spot! Very loved plants, packed with love!

I am going to carefully love these little plants!

Will buy again! Thank you!

Tim chapman

09/01/2026

Awesome like Always

As always Mel you don’t disappoint. My new plant babies arrived in perfect condition ready to get love. You can really tell the devotion and love that Mel has for our plant babies!!!

Amelia Vargas

08/31/2026

Everything comes packed so nicely and healthy! Would definitely recommend buying plants from

Everything comes packed so nicely and healthy! Would definitely recommend buying plants from rooted plant shop. She always answers any questions you may have!!

Michele Hawkins

08/30/2026

Fantastic!

Plant is absolutely beautiful. It was packed in the utmost care. The box it was in was very damaged! The plant inside was packed so meticulously that it did not suffer at all.
Thanks to Mel! Nic job!

Jeralyn Heath

08/30/2026

This was my 2nd purchase from Mel. Both came quickly and well packaged. Will purchase again and again.

Margaret Carson

08/30/2026

Love this pig!

Being a farmer’s daughter I really wanted this pigskin philodendron. It is beautiful! Even had new leaf getting ready to open. Love it!

Teresa Psinas

08/30/2026

Dora Vs crystal

Delivered perfectly and resting in new home. Watching and waiting to see the dna results

Sharon Burden

08/29/2026

Impressive

My Rabbit foot fern arrived in a timely and safe fashion. Packaged very well. No damage. The actual plant itself is a stunner!! Almost show quality condition. Just absolutely stunning. You can really tell how well it has been cared for. I usually repot everything I bring in but I won’t be doing that with my rooted plants purchase. 10/10 highly recommend

Cassondra Whitaker

08/29/2026