Cactus
Cactus
Houseplants are restocked weekly at Petal & Stem! Our Houseplant section of the website is for your reference and to let you know the variety of houseplants we can get in stock. If you would like to order this specific plant, please contact the store and we will get it ordered for you!
Care Instructions
Light
Prickly Pears are commonly found in desert climates, so they need full sun to thrive. Full sun means at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Placing your prickly pear cactus by a west or south facing window will provide the best sunlight options.
Soil
Having your prickly pear cactus in the right soil is one of the most important requirements when it comes to a thriving plant. This cactus can grow in sandy or gravelly soil very easily. However, it can tolerate other soil conditions as long as there is good drainage.
Water
Prickly pear likes dry conditions, and very little watering is required to maintain the plant. Limit your watering to every two to three weeks or when the soil is completely dry. When watering, simply moisten and don't soak the soil.
Temperature and Humidity
Prickly pear cactus thrives in hot, dry desert summers. But many of its species have good cold tolerance. Typical indoor temperatures and humidity levels are usually fine for prickly pear. However, keep the plant away from heat and air-conditioning sources, as they can cause extreme temperature fluctuations.
Fertilizer
In containers, prickly pear will use up the soil’s nutrients faster. If the plant’s green pads start to appear dull, that can mean it needs food. You can apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season, following product instructions. You also can choose a high-nitrogen fertilizer for larger pads or a low-nitrogen fertilizer for more flowers and fruits.
Potting and Repotting
When growing prickly pear in containers, choose a pot with generous drainage holes at the bottom. Fill it with a well-draining potting mix, such as one specially made for succulents. Then, put on thick protective gloves to plant your new prickly pear in its pot.
When your prickly pear becomes root-bound or is too large and unstable in its container, only then should you consider repotting. To do so, first make sure the soil is dry. Then, shimmy the plant away from the pot by grabbing its base and knocking away the old soil. Place it in a slightly larger pot, and backfill with a well-draining potting mix. Don't water your repotted prickly pear right away; allow it to reintegrate its roots first.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
SHIPPING TIMES
Thank you so much for ordering from Petal & Stem! Petal & Stem is, for the most part, a one woman operation. This means that each new order will be shipped in the most timely manner possible. In-stock items will ship from Petal & Stem within 2-3 business days of the purchase date on most occasions I am a one woman show, so if it takes a few extra days, please be patient. Once your order ships, it should arrive in 3-5 business days depending on your selected shipping preferences.
Please note that your order may experience delays due to a high volume of orders during promotional events or Holidays.
Please note that I ship Monday-Friday, and do not count weekends or US holidays as business days.
STANDARD SHIPPING: USA
I ship most US orders via UPS or USPS depending on the size and weight of the order and which items are ordered. I prefer to ship in as few boxes as possible to conserve materials, but in the event that one or more of your items will require additional processing time, I will ship your available items as soon as possible.
EXPRESS SHIPPING
Express Shipping is not available on the website at this time. Please give me a call at 308.497.2292 if you need something expedited.
Flower, Balloon & Live Plant Deliveries
Floral bouquets, balloon bouquets and live plants are available for local delivery and delivery within a 25 mile radius of Spalding, Nebraska. Delivery prices depend on location.
In town: $3.00
Within 10 miles of Spalding: $6.00
Out of town (10-25 miles): $15.00
PRICING POLICY
All prices in our store and online are in US dollars and are subject to any applicable taxes according to state and local laws. Availability, prices and delivery rates are subject to change. There may be errors in the prices, descriptions or images of certain merchandise, and I reserve the right to restrict orders of those items.
RETURN POLICY
First, I want you to know that your satisfaction is what matters most at Petal & Stem. If you order something from Petal & Stem and you don't absolutely love it out of the box, rest assured that you can return most items within 30 days of delivery for a refund.
DEFECTIVE OR DAMAGED ITEMS
If I made a mistake, I'll take care of it. If you received a defective or damaged product, please let me know as soon as possible. Give me a call at 308.497.2292 or send me an email at michelle@shoppetalandstem.com so that we can get the situation sorted out. Make sure to put Defective or Damaged Item in the subject line.
STANDARD RETURNS
Petal & Stem's return policy covers returns of most products in new condition up to 30 days after delivery.
If you've decided you don't like what you ordered after having it in your home for a couple of weeks, no problem. In order to return your item, please mail the product to:
You will receive a full refund for your item(s) once the items have been returned to the store. Return shipping charges will be the customers responsibility and original shipping charges are not reimbursable.
EXCHANGES
Because Petal & Stem is a small business, I do not carry large quantities of each item that is available. If you would like to exchange something within 30 days of purchase give me a call at 308.497.2292. Shipping is not covered on exchanges. Exchanges are allowed in store at any time within 30 days.
How To Order Houseplants
Houseplants are restocked weekly at Petal & Stem! Our Houseplant section of the website is for your reference and to let you know the variety of houseplants we can get in stock. If you would like to order this specific plant, please contact the store and we will get it ordered for you!