Set of 3 Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear Cactus Pads, 5-6 Inch, Opuntia violacea, Ornamental Cactus for Gardens and Containers

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