This was by far the best mail order plant experience I’ve ever had! I was skeptical at first, but this plant truly lived up to my expectations! First off, it shipped very quickly! It arrived neatly packaged, intact and perfect! I prefer bare root shipment because it prevents damage to the plant and I like to arrange them in the pot as I choose, so I was pleased with how these were packaged. It was evident great care was put into it. I received a large, lush cactus, with many rooted pieces with offshoots; not just a rooted cutting. I easily filled an 8” pot and have what appears to be a mature, established plant! It could also be potted into several smaller pots or spare a few cuttings for a friend! (My daughter plans to start a little one for her dorm room and one for a friend!) It sure beats cuttings for the same price elsewhere! I ordered another plant today and will be back! Thank you, Sylvia and crew at SD!