Prickly Pear Cactus

Question

Can I safely take a cutting from a prickly pear cactus and put it in another part of my yard? Zone 7A

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Answer 1

Absolutely! They root so easily, that dropping a pad onto the ground where you want it to start will usually make a new plant there. The more surefire way to start one is to take a pad and set it on a table for a few days. Once it starts to callus at the broke end, it will start showing root primordia. At this time, you can pot it up, or plant it in ground.

This collection of articles will help you to care for the cactus:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/prickly-pear