Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear Cactus – Opuntia Live Cutting | 6 Inch Unrooted Pad | Color Changing Desert Cactus | Yellow Flowering | Easy to Grow

Add bold desert color to your collection with this Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear cactus cutting (Opuntia). This listing includes one unrooted pad approximately 6 inches in length, ready for planting and propagation.

This stunning cactus is known for its unique ability to shift color from green to vibrant purple depending on temperature and sunlight, making it a dynamic and eye-catching addition to any garden. It also produces beautiful yellow flowers when mature.

Each cutting is selected from healthy plants and may vary slightly in color, size, and shape due to natural growth conditions. Perfect for xeriscaping, container gardening, or cactus collections.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 Santa Rita prickly pear pad
✔️ Size: approximately 6 inches
✔️ Unrooted cactus cutting
✔️ Color-changing desert variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Santa Rita Prickly Pear, Purple Prickly Pear
Botanical Name: Opuntia spp.
Plant Type: Desert cactus
Growth Stage: Pad cutting (unrooted)

Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Very well-draining sandy or rocky soil
Watering: Very low; drought-tolerant
Mature Height: 3–6 feet (spreading growth)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Let the cutting callous for a few days before planting. Place in dry, well-draining soil and wait about a week before watering to prevent rot.