Beavertail Cactus 'Opuntia basilaris' houseplant sandy soil and well-drained potting

sandy soil and well-drained potting mix

native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona

perfect for hanging baskets or trailing down shelves

it features hardiness of 8a to 11b

Beavertail Cactus 'Opuntia basilaris' houseplant sandy soil and well-drained pottingIntroducing the beavertail cactus, known as Opuntia basilaris, a vibrant member of the genus Opuntia Prickly pear cactus. Native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and Colorado Deserts, the Beavertail Cactus gets its name from its unique flattened pads that resemble the shape of a beaver's tail. The beavertail cactus is sometimes referred to as the "beavertail prickly pear" because they belong to the same prickly pear family