{"product_id":"purple-prickly-pear-santa-rita-opuntia-small-rooted-plant-bare-root-shipping-stunning-color-cold-hardy-cactus-purple-blue-pads-collector-favorite","title":"Purple Prickly Pear ‘Santa Rita’ – Opuntia Small Rooted Plant | Bare Root Shipping | Stunning Color  Cold Hardy Cactus | Purple Blue Pads | Collector Favorite","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eAdd dramatic desert color to your collection with a rooted Purple Prickly Pear ‘Santa Rita’ cactus. This stunning Opuntia shifts in color throughout the year, ranging from green to blue to deep purple, especially with strong sun and cooler temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eThis listing is for a small rooted plant shipped bare root. Santa Rita is slower growing than standard green prickly pear varieties but highly prized for its vibrant coloration and bold landscape presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"831\"\u003ePerfect for xeriscape gardens, rock beds, containers, or cactus collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eYou will receive the exact rooted plant shown (parent plant photos for reference of mature growth).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e✔️ 1 small rooted Purple Prickly Pear ‘Santa Rita’\u003cbr data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e✔️ Shipped bare root\u003cbr data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e✔️ Color-changing blue to purple pads\u003cbr data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e✔️ Hardy perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eCommon Name: Purple Prickly Pear, Santa Rita\u003cbr data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eBotanical Name: Opuntia spp. ‘Santa Rita’\u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003ePlant Type: Perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Rooted plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun for best purple coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eSoil: Very well-draining cactus or sandy mix\u003cbr data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eWatering: Low; allow soil to dry completely between watering\u003cbr data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eMature Height: 3–5 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate (slower than green varieties)\u003cbr data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 7–10\u003cbr data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: For deep purple color, provide maximum sunlight and allow slight stress from cooler temperatures (within hardiness limits). Avoid overwatering and ensure excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertWorm Aloes Cactus Rocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811414655217,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify3_5_f2165bb8-b57e-427e-9af2-97bcb7d8c283.jpg?v=1771288270","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/purple-prickly-pear-santa-rita-opuntia-small-rooted-plant-bare-root-shipping-stunning-color-cold-hardy-cactus-purple-blue-pads-collector-favorite","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}