Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear Cactus – Set of 3 Opuntia Violacea Live Pads, 5 to 6 Inch Ornamental Cactus

You will receive 3 live Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear cactus pads, each measuring approximately 5–6 inches at shipping time. Pads are carefully selected and packaged to arrive in good condition.

About the product:
Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia violacea ‘Santa Rita’) is an ornamental cactus known for its purple-toned pads, especially when grown in full sun and cooler temperatures. This cactus is commonly grown in containers or outdoor desert-style gardens where climate and local regulations allow. Suitable for cactus collectors and gardeners interested in decorative prickly pear varieties.

• Set of 3 live Santa Rita prickly pear cactus pads

• Identified as Opuntia violacea ‘Santa Rita’

• Approximate size: 5–6 inches per pad

• Ornamental cactus suitable for containers or outdoor gardens

• Carefully packaged live cactus pads

• Common name: Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear

• Scientific name: Opuntia violacea ‘Santa Rita’

• Plant type: Prickly pear cactus

• Plant form: Live pads / cuttings

• Pad color: Purple to green (color varies by conditions)

• Growth habit: Upright / spreading cactus

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-draining cactus or sandy soil

• Watering: Low; drought-tolerant once established

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

• Lifecycle: Perennial