Description: Opuntia Violaceae Purple Santa Rita Prickly Pear Cactus Plant Pad Cutting Paddle This listing is for various quantities of Opuntia violaceae var. Santa Rita prickly pear cactus cuttings. Santa Rita prickly pear is one of the most colorful of the Opuntia family. It's moderate sized pads (6" to 8" diameter) are a deep purple color when young, progressing to a blue-green shade with purple margins as they mature. The pads have spines on the margins and glochids (small, fine whisker-like needles) on the face - so this one is to be handled with some caution. This bold prickly pear adds color and texture to any landscape and may achieve 4' of height and 6' of width. Spring / summer flowers are a beautiful bright lemon yellow color, followed by purplish colored small (2") fruit. Native to northern Mexico, this specimen loves full sun and is cold hardy into the mid-teens. The fruit (or pear) of the prickly pear - called a "tuna" - is also edible and is used in jellies and other sweets. Please note: we will cut the spines off of the pads that we ship to you for handling purposes. Rest assured that as your plant matures it will grow new spines. Planting instructions will be included with your purchase! The first thing you'll need to do is let the pads finish the scabbing-over process by drying out in the shade - that will be detailed out for you in the instructions.
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2024-08-31T18:30:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Safety: Thorns
Custom Bundle: No
Plant Form: Cutting/Leaf
Type: Cacti & Succulents
Soil pH: Alkaline
Features: Draught Resistant, Flowering, Heat Resistant
Soil Type: Loam, Sand
Color: Green, Purple
Climate: Dry, Temperate
Sunlight: Full Sun
Genus: Opuntia
Foliage: Evergreen
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Common Name: Prickly Pear
Brand: Unbranded
Watering: Light
Modified Item: No
Season of Interest: Spring
Plant Characteristic: Flowering
Style: Southwest
Plant Type: Cacti
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 8 (10 to 20 °F)
Available Variations
Color: 1 Pad
Price: 16.99 USD
Available Quantity: 15
Quantity Sold: 15
Color: 3 Pads
Price: 36.99 USD
Available Quantity: 5
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: 2 Pads
Price: 26.99 USD
Available Quantity: 7
Quantity Sold: 3
