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🌵 Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear Cutting (1 Pad)
Bring home one of the most colorful and easy-to-grow prickly pears around. This listing is for one healthy Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia) pad cutting.
What makes this cactus so special is its incredible color transformation. The pads can range from blue-green to shades of lavender, pink, and deep purple depending on growing conditions.
The purple coloration is a natural stress response to the weather. Both extreme summer heat and cold winter temperatures can cause the pads to become more vibrant. In general, the more environmental stress the plant experiences, the deeper the purple coloration becomes. During milder weather, the pads may return to a softer blue-green color.
You will receive:
• One healthy Santa Rita Prickly Pear pad cutting
• Unrooted cutting
• Similar in size and quality to those shown
Growing Information:
• Full sun to partial sun
• Drought tolerant once established
• Excellent for xeriscaping and water-wise gardens
• Fast and easy to root in well-draining cactus soil
Please Note:
• Each cutting is unique and may vary slightly in size, shape, and color.
• Purple coloration varies throughout the year based on temperature, sunlight, and growing conditions.
• Your cutting may arrive green, purple, or somewhere in between.
• Ships bare root with no pot or soil.
A beautiful addition to any cactus collection, desert landscape, or succulent garden. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
