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Most prickly pear cactus have yellow, red or purple flowers, even among the same species. They vary in height from less than a foot (Plains, Hedgehog, Tuberous) to 6 or 7 feet (Texas, Santa Rita, Pancake). Pads can vary in width, length, shape and color. The Beavertail, Santa Rita and Blind Pear are regarded as spineless, but all have glochids. There has been medical interest in the Prickly Pear plant. Some studies have shown that the pectin contained in the Prickly Pear pulp lowers levels of "bad" cholesterol while leaving "good" cholesterol levels unchanged. Another study found that the fibrous pectin in the fruit may lowers diabetics' need for insulin. Both fruits and pads of the prickly pear cactus are rich in slowly absorbed soluble fibers that help keep blood sugar stable. The plants for sale here are almost identical to the pictures, and ready to be moved up to a larger pot! Plants are shipped bare rooted within 3 business days, but only on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays via USPS Priority Mail. This is to ensure that your plant doesn't get stuck in transit on a Sunday. Tropical plants cannot withstand freezing temperatures! Please be aware if the area that we are shipping to freezing temperatures. Please remember that plants need AIR, WATER, and SUNLIGHT in order to survive. Open your package as soon as possible, as plants left in the box after delivery will suffer. We place customer satisfaction and the quality of our plants above all else! If for any reason you are unsatisfied, please contact us prior to giving negative feedback. We will do our best to make it right! **ADD US AS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SELLERS AND CHECK BACK OFTEN! WE ARE ADDING NEW PLANTS AND GARDENING SUPPLIES ALL THE TIME!** |