{"product_id":"opuntia-violacea-santa-rita-purple-prickly-pear-2-live-pad-cuttings-6-9-inches-cold-hardy-cactus-purple-santa-rita-yellow-blooming-opuntia-zone-7-10","title":"Opuntia violacea ‘Santa Rita’ – Purple Prickly Pear 2 Live Pad Cuttings | 6–9 Inches | Cold Hardy Cactus  Purple Santa Rita | Yellow Blooming Opuntia | Zone 7–10","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eAdd bold desert color to your garden with Opuntia violacea ‘Santa Rita’, also known as Purple Santa Rita Prickly Pear. This hardy variety features stunning blue-purple to magenta pads that deepen in color with sun exposure and cooler temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eThis listing includes 2 large live pad cuttings (6–9 inches each), shipped without roots and ready to plant. Once established, plants produce large bright yellow flowers in spring, followed by attractive purple edible fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eThese hardy cacti tolerate frost and light snow and thrive in sandy, well-draining soil. Ideal for xeriscape landscapes, rock gardens, or large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e✔️ 2 live Opuntia violacea ‘Santa Rita’ pad cuttings\u003cbr data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e✔️ Size: approximately 6–9 inches each\u003cbr data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e✔️ Unrooted cuttings ready to plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e✔️ Purple pad variety with yellow blooms\u003cbr data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eCommon Name: Purple Santa Rita Prickly Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eBotanical Name: Opuntia violacea var. santa-rita\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003ePlant Type: Perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Unrooted pad cuttings\u003cbr data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eSoil: Very well-draining sandy or rocky soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eWatering: Low; allow soil to dry between watering\u003cbr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eMature Size: 3–5 feet tall and wide\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eFlowering Time: Spring (April–May)\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eFruit: Purple-red edible fruit\u003cbr data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 7–10\u003cbr data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Allow the cut ends to callus for several days before planting. Place in dry, fast-draining soil and wait about one week before watering. Handle carefully due to spines and glochids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"nice.old.man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47810821652721,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify3_59.jpg?v=1771253046","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/opuntia-violacea-santa-rita-purple-prickly-pear-2-live-pad-cuttings-6-9-inches-cold-hardy-cactus-purple-santa-rita-yellow-blooming-opuntia-zone-7-10","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}