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A handcrafted realistic metal prickly pear cactus in a black planter outside front door.
A handcrafted realistic large metal prickly pear cactus planted into gravel in a yard. Two real cactus' can be seen either side.
Two white chairs with black and white patterned cushions in a garden setting with cacti.
Steel cactus plant in a pot with a blurred background
A handcrafted realistic tall metal prickly pear cactus planted into gravel in a yard. Two real cactus' can be seen behind.
Two handcrafted realistic tall and small metal prickly pear cactus planted into soil in a yard.
A handcrafted realistic metal prickly pear cactus in a white planter besides a pool in the back yard.
Graphic showing different sizes of Desert Steel's handcrafted realistic metal prickly pear cactuses. Sizes incude: Round, Small, Wide, Tall, and Large.
A handcrafted realistic metal prickly pear cactus in a black planter outside front door.
A handcrafted realistic large metal prickly pear cactus planted into gravel in a yard. Two real cactus' can be seen either side.
Two white chairs with black and white patterned cushions in a garden setting with cacti.
Steel cactus plant in a pot with a blurred background
A handcrafted realistic tall metal prickly pear cactus planted into gravel in a yard. Two real cactus' can be seen behind.
Two handcrafted realistic tall and small metal prickly pear cactus planted into soil in a yard.
A handcrafted realistic metal prickly pear cactus in a white planter besides a pool in the back yard.
Graphic showing different sizes of Desert Steel's handcrafted realistic metal prickly pear cactuses. Sizes incude: Round, Small, Wide, Tall, and Large.

Prickly Pear Cactus

Desert Steel's Metal Prickly Pear is a realistic durable alternative to the iconic prickly pear cactus. So lifelike they dare to be touched. No water, no maintena... Read More

From $159

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Prickly Pear Cactus

Prickly Pear Cactus

Size: Small (22”H x 16”W x 11"D)
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Steel Tapered Box Style Planter - Copper Rock

16" x 16" x 16"H | Taper

$199
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16" x 16" x 14"H | Straight

16" x 16" x 14"H | Straight

$199
  • Copper
Copper color rectangular steel planter on a white background

16" x 16" x 24"H | Taper

$249
  • Copper
16" x 16" x 36"H | Straight

16" x 16" x 36"H | Straight

$299
  • Copper

Pair Optional Steel Planter

Steel Tapered Box Style Planter - Copper Rock

16" x 16" x 16"H | Taper

$199
  • Copper
16" x 16" x 14"H | Straight

16" x 16" x 14"H | Straight

$199
  • Copper
Copper color rectangular steel planter on a white background

16" x 16" x 24"H | Taper

$249
  • Copper
16" x 16" x 36"H | Straight

16" x 16" x 36"H | Straight

$299
  • Copper

Pair Optional Steel Planter

Steel Straight Box Style Planter - Copper Rock

18" x 18" x 18"H | Straight

$249
  • Copper
Steel box style planter

18" x 18" x 18"H | Taper

$249
  • Copper
Tall rectangular copper color steel planter on a white background

18" x 18" x 36"H | Taper

$349
  • Copper

Pair Optional Steel Planter

Steel Straight Box Style Planter - Copper Rock

18" x 18" x 18"H | Straight

$249
  • Copper
Steel box style planter

18" x 18" x 18"H | Taper

$249
  • Copper
Tall rectangular copper color steel planter on a white background

18" x 18" x 36"H | Taper

$349
  • Copper
Dimensions

Small: 22”H x 16”W x 11"D | 5 lbs

Base plate: 9" x 9"

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Tall: 31”H x 18”W x 6"D | 10 lbs

Base plate: 9" x 9"

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Wide: 22”H x 28”W x 6"D | 8 lbs

Base plate: 9" x 9"

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Round: 20”H x 26”W x 23"D | 15 lbs

Base plate: 9" x 9"

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Large: 42”H x 28”W x 9"D | 20 lbs

Base plate: 19"W x 9"D

Materials & Construction

All-weather steel

Variegated patina finish 

Sun will not fade or peel finish

Light streaking on the paddles is normal and expected

No maintenance

Made in Kansas

Fire-Safe

Installation

Stakes included

Mountable for extra security, optional

See the Assembly Manual for more instructions

Shipping & Delivery

FREE shipping on +$299

Allow up to 5 business days for arrival

Ships via UPS/FEDEX

Handmade just for you

WE PAY ATTENTION

It's all in the details

All of our Prickly Pears have handmade flowers, showing the care and intentionality put into each piece.

It's all in the details

Overall rating: 4.918317 / 5 from 404 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Desert Steel's Metal Prickly Pear offers a realistic, durable, and maintenance-free alternative to the iconic prickly pear cactus. Customers appreciate its beauty, craftsmanship, and perfect size. The product is praised for its excellent quality, amazing appearance, and prompt delivery.

Summary topics

  • Prickly Pear Beauty: 4%
  • No Maintenance: 4%
  • Prickly Pear Cactus Appreciation: 14%
  • Amazing Appearance: 32%
  • Perfect Size: 4%

Review topics: ["size","color","fit","service","assembly","finish","quality","price","customer service","shipping","looks","solution","packaging","design","construction","work","craftsmanship","maintenance","water","piece","detail","cactus","prickly pear","addition","plants","sculpture","pears","art","yard","desert steel"].

Review highlights

  • "Chico was perfect size to place beneath our smaller saguaro, looks great!" — Thomas P.
  • "I am very happy with no maintenance, quality and looks of these products." — Mary W.
  • "The prickly pear cactus is very well constructed and looks great by my waterfall!" — Gay L.

Reviews

Wonderful Yard Plant

"Desert Steel offers such high quality products that are beautiful, realistic looking (my neighbors always touch it to make sure it is actually steel), easy to install, and need zero maintenance. We've got this beauty in a spot where literally nothing would grow. It really fills the space without feeling fake or invasive. Highly recommend."

— Lisa C. (5/5)

BEAUTIFUL CACTUS!

"Absolutely love these metal cactus. I have three now, coolest plants that i’ve ever seen and will be getting some for my backyard too."

— Wendy M. (5/5)

Prickly Pear to the rescue

"Love them! Work well against wall that reflects to much heat for real plants, so these mixed with real make the best combo!"

— Jennifer W. (5/5)

Love it. So well made

"Love it. So well made and a perfect art piece for inside when you can’t have real."

— Jackie S. (5/5)

Very pleased with my purchase.

"Very pleased with my purchase. No more watering!"

— Shirley M. (5/5)

Prickly Pear

"Love this addition to our garden"

— Lilian H. (5/5)

Prickly Pear

"Absolutely love it! Legit has real life qualities to its look. Amazing craftsmanship ."

— Timothy O. (5/5)

Unique with Excellent Craftsmanship!

"Such a fun piece of decor with an ode to the desert Southwest! Love my Prickly Pear cactus piece… it’s very realistic & just the perfect way to enjoy a cacti without any hassle!! Would re-purchase, for sure- with great prices as well."

— Roxanne P. (5/5)

Indoor Prickly Pear

"Perfect fit for our sofa table. Excellent craftsmanship"

— George D. (5/5)

Prickly Pear

"Looks fantastic and very realistic."

— Jack N. (5/5)

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