{"product_id":"purple-prickly-pear-opuntia-santa-rita-2-unrooted-pads-hardy-cactus-rare-purple-variety-cold-hardy-opuntia-edible-fruit-zone-7","title":"Purple Prickly Pear – Opuntia Santa Rita 2 Unrooted Pads | Hardy Cactus | Rare Purple Variety  Cold Hardy Opuntia | Edible Fruit | Zone 7+","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eAdd dramatic desert color to your garden with the Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia santa-rita). This rare and fast-growing cactus is known for its striking purple pads that deepen in color with sun exposure and cooler temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eThis listing includes 2 healthy unrooted pads ready for planting. Once established, this hardy perennial forms a clumping growth habit and produces beautiful yellow blooms followed by edible prickly pear fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"828\"\u003ePerfect for xeriscape landscapes, rock gardens, Mediterranean-style yards, or container growing in colder regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e✔️ 2 unrooted Opuntia santa-rita pads\u003cbr data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e✔️ Rare purple hardy variety\u003cbr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e✔️ Suitable for outdoor planting\u003cbr data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e✔️ Edible fruit producing cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eCommon Name: Purple Prickly Pear, Santa Rita Prickly Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eBotanical Name: Opuntia santa-rita (Opuntia violacea var. santa-rita)\u003cbr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003ePlant Type: Perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Unrooted pad cuttings\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun for best purple color\u003cbr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining sandy or rocky soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eWatering: Low; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eGrowth Habit: Clumping\u003cbr data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eBloom Color: Yellow\u003cbr data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eFruit: Edible red-purple fruit\u003cbr data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 7–10\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Allow pads to callus for several days before planting. Place in dry, well-draining soil and wait about one week before watering. Handle carefully, as pads contain small spines and glochids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"abharrison83","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811463446769,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify3_24_5fde253b-4738-4262-9240-bc3cd625b775.jpg?v=1771292137","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/purple-prickly-pear-opuntia-santa-rita-2-unrooted-pads-hardy-cactus-rare-purple-variety-cold-hardy-opuntia-edible-fruit-zone-7","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}