Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear Cactus Cuttings – 3 Opuntia Violacea Pads, 5–6 Inch Live Cactus for Propagation

You will receive 3 unrooted Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear cactus pads, each measuring approximately 5–6 inches. Pads are freshly prepared and intended for propagation and planting.

About the product:
Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia violacea) is a desert cactus species known for its purple-toned pads that intensify with sun exposure and cool temperatures. It is commonly grown in xeriscape gardens, cactus collections, and containers in suitable climates. These pads are offered for propagation and planting under appropriate arid-growing conditions.

• Includes 3 unrooted Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear cactus pads

• Pad size approximately 5–6 inches

• Identified species: Opuntia violacea

• Suitable for xeriscape gardens or container growing

• Carefully packaged live cactus cuttings

• Common name: Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear

• Scientific name: Opuntia violacea

• Plant type: Desert cactus

• Plant form: Unrooted cactus pads

• Pad color: Green to purple (color varies by conditions)

• Growth habit: Upright, spreading

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Very well-draining cactus or sandy soil

• Watering: Low; allow soil to dry completely between watering

• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor or container (climate dependent)