Purple Prickly Pear Opuntia santa-rita Fresh Cut Pad

About This Plant

The Purple Prickly Pear Santa Rita (Opuntia santa-rita) features vibrant purple pads that color with the seasons. This upright, clumping cactus is suitable for container gardening or garden beds and is drought-tolerant, thriving in full sun to partial shade.

What You Will Receive

One fresh-cut pad for propagation. Intended to grow into a mature Purple Prickly Pear cactus.

Growing Information

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Watering: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings

Soil: Well-draining cactus mix or sandy soil

Hardiness Zones: 8-11

Growth Habit: Upright, clumping