{"product_id":"opuntia-santa-rita-purple-prickly-pear-2-unrooted-pads-hardy-zone-7-free-shipping-cold-hardy-cactus-purple-pad-opuntia-edible-fruit","title":"Opuntia ‘Santa Rita’ – Purple Prickly Pear 2 Unrooted Pads | Hardy Zone 7 | Free Shipping  Cold Hardy Cactus | Purple Pad Opuntia | Edible Fruit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eAdd bold desert color to your landscape with Opuntia ‘Santa Rita’, a striking purple prickly pear cactus known for its vibrant pads that deepen in color with sun exposure and cooler temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eThis listing includes 2 healthy unrooted pads ready to plant. Once established, this fast-growing perennial forms attractive clumps and may produce yellow blooms followed by edible fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eHardy to Zone 7, this drought-tolerant cactus thrives in Mediterranean, arid, and humid subtropical climates. It is low maintenance, resilient, and perfect for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and container growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e✔️ 2 live unrooted purple prickly pear pads\u003cbr data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e✔️ Hardy Opuntia ‘Santa Rita’ variety\u003cbr data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e✔️ Cold and drought tolerant perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e✔️ Edible fruit producing cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging with free shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eCommon Name: Purple Prickly Pear, Santa Rita Cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eBotanical Name: Opuntia spp. (Santa Rita type)\u003cbr data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003ePlant Type: Perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Unrooted pad cuttings\u003cbr data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun for best purple color\u003cbr data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eSoil: Very well-draining sandy or rocky soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eWatering: Low; allow soil to dry between watering\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eMature Height: 3–5 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eGrowth Habit: Clumping, spreading pads\u003cbr data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm climates\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 7–10\u003cbr data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Allow pads to callus for several days before planting. Place in dry, well-draining soil and wait about one week before first watering. Full sun enhances purple coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"abharrison83","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47810832531697,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify3_73.jpg?v=1771254783","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/opuntia-santa-rita-purple-prickly-pear-2-unrooted-pads-hardy-zone-7-free-shipping-cold-hardy-cactus-purple-pad-opuntia-edible-fruit","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}