Purple Prickly Pear – Opuntia gosseliniana ‘Duraznilla’ Live Cactus Cutting | 1 Pad | Vibrant Purple Variety Cold Hardy Opuntia | Xeriscape Favorite | Easy Care

Add bold desert color to your garden with Opuntia gosseliniana ‘Duraznilla’, a stunning purple prickly pear known for its dramatic color shifts. Pads range from blue-green to deep violet and intensify to rich purple tones with full sun exposure and cooler temperatures.

This listing includes one healthy pad cutting (approximately 6–10 inches). Once rooted, this hardy cactus develops into a striking landscape specimen perfect for rock gardens, xeriscaping, containers, and drought-tolerant designs.

A favorite among collectors and desert garden enthusiasts for its vibrant color and resilience.

Please note: Pads contain spines and fine glochids. Handle carefully with gloves. Shipped as a cutting (no pot or soil).

You will receive a pad similar in size and coloration to the one shown in the listing photos. Natural variation in purple intensity is normal.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Opuntia ‘Duraznilla’ pad
✔️ Approximately 6–10 inches
✔️ Unrooted cutting, ready to plant
✔️ Cold-hardy purple variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Purple Prickly Pear
Botanical Name: Opuntia gosseliniana ‘Duraznilla’
Plant Type: Perennial cactus
Growth Stage: Pad cutting
Sun Requirements: Full sun (enhances purple coloration)
Soil: Very well-draining cactus or sandy mix
Watering: Low; allow soil to dry completely between watering
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Spread: 3–6 feet
Bloom Time: Spring
USDA Zones: 7–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Allow the cut end to callous before planting. Set the pad in dry, well-draining soil and wait about one week before watering. Maximum sun exposure produces the deepest purple color.