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prickly pear cactus image Cold Hardy Cactus ‘Opuntia Piña Colada’Introducing the Opuntia 'Pia Colada', which is a stunning and unique cactus known for its cold hardiness and eye catching appearance. The pia colada plant is a cultivar derived from the Opuntia, opens in a new tab genus, which includes various species of prickly pear cacti. The Opuntia 'Pia Colada' is commonly referred to as the Pia Colada Cactus due to its resemblance to the tropical Pia Colada drink. It is also sometimes called the Golden Spine

Introducing the Opuntia 'Piña Colada', which is a stunning and unique cactus known for its cold-hardiness and eye-catching appearance. The piña colada plant is a cultivar derived from the Opuntia, opens in a new tab genus, which includes various species of prickly pear cacti. 

The Opuntia 'Piña Colada' is commonly referred to as the Piña Colada Cactus due to its resemblance to the tropical Piña Colada drink. It is also sometimes called the Golden Spine Cactus.  


Native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, this unique cactus variety can withstand temperatures as low as -10°F, making it a great choice for gardeners in colder climates.

It is bred to thrive in cold climates, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in regions with harsh winters.

The Opuntia 'Piña Colada' typically grows up to 2 feet tall and 6 feet wide.

It forms compact clusters of pads, creating a visually appealing display.

The pads have a vibrant golden-yellow hue like a tropical drink, that adds a touch of tropical flair to gardens in colder regions. 

The flowers of Opuntia Piña colada, bloom in spring and early summer with beautiful yellow flowers with a hint of orange. These flowers are typically around 2 to 3 inches in diameter and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. 

Interestingly, the Opuntia 'Piña Colada' features color-changing flowers, first appearing yellow with a red stripe, then transitioning to a rich pink the next day.

When it comes to pina colada plant care, it thrives in well-draining soil, opens in a new tab, preferably a sandy or rocky mix. This type of soil helps prevent waterlogging, which can be detrimental to cacti. This winter-hardy cactus loves full sun exposure and should be placed in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It can tolerate some shade but will thrive best in bright, sunny conditions. 

The Opuntia 'Piña Colada' is drought-tolerant and prefers infrequent watering. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot. One of the remarkable features of Opuntia 'Piña Colada' is its cold hardiness. It can withstand indoor temperatures between 35 °F and 65 °F. It is well suited outdoors in USDA zone 5.  

Opuntia piña colada propagation involves taking cuttings from a mature plant and allowing them to be callous before planting in well-draining soil. These cuttings can also be rooted in water before being transferred to soil for optimal growth.  

Be sure to add your Opuntia piña colada to your home or garden and enjoy its low-maintenance care, while admiring its impressive display year after year. 

Also, you can explore other popular types of winter hardy cacti, opens in a new tab on our Opuntia genus shop page. 

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Color: Tinted, Size: 1.7 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
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I’ve used quite a few exfoliating products over the years, but I keep coming back to this one because blackheads seem determined to make themselves at home in my pores. No matter how consistent I am with the rest of my skincare routine, they always find a way to show up, especially around my nose and chin. What I like most about this exfoliant is that it works without feeling harsh. It has a lightweight liquid texture that applies easily and absorbs quickly. Unlike physical scrubs that can leave my skin feeling irritated or over-exfoliated, this provides gentle chemical exfoliation with none of the rough scrubbing. My skin feels smoother after use, and I don’t get the tight, stripped feeling that some acne-focused products can cause. After using it regularly, I notice fewer clogged pores and a visible reduction in blackheads. My pores also look less noticeable, and my skin texture appears more even overall. It helps keep congestion under control before it turns into larger blemishes, which is a big reason why it has remained a staple in my routine. For me, this is one of those rare products that manages to be both effective and gentle at the same time. If blackheads and clogged pores are an ongoing battle, this has been one of the most reliable products I’ve found for keeping them under control while still being comfortable enough for regular use. Summary: This exfoliant has earned a permanent spot in my skincare routine. It helps reduce blackheads, keeps my pores looking clearer, and improves overall skin texture without irritating my skin. For anyone dealing with persistent pore congestion, it’s easy to see why this product has such a loyal following.
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My skin type: - Very Dry, easily dehydrated - Oily nose - Prone to stubborn acne and closed comedones - Redness on chin and cheeks (not rosacea) I already use a nightly Tretinoin cream (.04% concentration) to help with my acne and premature signs of aging but decided with my derm that incorporating a BHA would be a good idea to help with my seriously stubborn closed comedones and some irritating textural issues. It was between this and the Cerave SA lotion and I ultimately decided on this due to the higher concentration of salicylic acid. It's moisturizing, and feels sticky for the first 5-10 minutes after application but seems to sinks in to something of a satin finish on me and I can no longer feel it on my skin. You just have to be a little patient. My skin feels well hydrated and plump after it settles and looks really smooth and my pores aren't as obvious. It sits just fine under makeup for me but I'm not a new user to chemical exfoliants so I don't have lots of dead skin pilling up or sloughing off when I use it, my skin is, for the most part, already very smooth outside the acne and CCs. Occasionally I'll apply it further down my neck/decolletage than usual and WOW do I old skin just ball up and peel right away - it's so gross but also satisfying. So those that don't exfoliate often or are new to BHA/AHAs will likely have issues with foundation until their skin adjusts (but it will adjust). My advice in those cases is to either use this at night for the first few weeks or just accept going barefaced for a little while if you can. I'd strongly suggest not applying this product over anything that you feel does not dry down fully, the times I've attempted to use it after serums or heavier products it takes forever to sink in and sometimes never fully does. I save all my serums and essences for after this has absorbed and it's far easier to work with it as a result. My steps go like this most days: ACWell Licorice toner --- PC 2% BHA --- 10% Niacinamide serum --- TO Matryxil serum --- Secret Key Black Snail cream or Syn-ake cream w/ 3 drops Stratia Fortify oil --- Sunscreen. It works fairly quickly IMO, on my neck where I typically don't apply my Tret at night I noticed the peeling and balling of dead skin on day one and on my face where I have a patch of really awful CCs I noticed them getting smaller and smoother by around day 3-4. I'm going on about 8 days now and they're barely visible unless I'm right up in the mirror and feel as if they're almost gone when I touch my fingers to that area. I do have some slight peeling of the skin around my mouth and nose but it's not terrible (likely because I already exfoliate the heck out of my skin with the tret). Some tips and things keep in mind: 1) DO NOT RINSE IT OFF. I don't understand some of the top reviews advising people to do that, it says on the bottle not to rinse and nearly all chemical exfoliators are meant to be left on until the next cleansing specifically so they can do their job. If you rinse it off you're either going to prevent it from properly exfoliating or end up irritating the hell out of your skin. If you have oily skin and feel this might be heavy on you than you can probably just use this on bare skin and then sunscreen if you use in the AM or a lightweight lotion/cream and be done with it, but you need to leave it on your skin. 2) You have got to use sunscreen while you're using this product! Any BHA or AHA exfoliant causes increased sun sensitivity and you have to address that in your routine. You should already use sunscreen daily but it becomes a must when you incorporate a chemical exfoliator or you risk sun damage. 3) Less is more! Don't slop this on your face or soak a cotton pad in it, a little goes a long way and you'll be kicking yourself if you apply way too much and have to wait 20+ minutes for it to sink in. Use a shake or two and add more if needed but go easy. 4) Expect some irritation initially. Chemical exfoliants can be harsh and rough even on sturdy skin and you have to give yourself time to adjust. Over-exfoliation is a possibility but sometimes just introducing a BHA or AHA into your routine can cause some sensitivity. Don't panic and just be gentle to your skin. Use ceramides (like Cerave Skin Renewing cream) or fatty oils to soothe your face if needed and try to stay away from any harsh products or acids like Vitamin C right after applying this to avoid really burning your face.
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