Opuntia pallana (Wooly Pads) succulent and cacti

Opuntia pallana (Wooly Pads) succulent and cactiOpuntia pallana (often sold as Wooly Pads) is a prickly pear cactus notable for its persistent white woolly hairs on the padsan unusual trait since most Opuntia species lose their juvenile fuzz quickly. It behaves like a typical desert Opuntia in care needs: full sun, very infrequent watering, and excellent drainage.

Full to part shade

spiny branches and dramatic architectural form

violet-blue flowers and dark purple calyxes bloom late Spring

star‑shaped flowers and thick

'Silver Mound' has soft

divided leaves have a tinge of red in spring

avoid prolonged wetness

peaty potting mixture

Native to Southeast Asia

Consider weekly or biweekly applications of dilute liquid fertilizer from spring through fall

Studded white flowers burst forth in summer

SledgeHammer® is designed for organic gardening and can be used for both hydroponic and soil applications