{"product_id":"santa-rita-purple-prickly-pear-cactus-opuntia-violacea-live-pads-3-pack-5-6-inch-cuttings-color-changing-desert-cactus-cold-hardy-easy-to-grow","title":"Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear Cactus – Opuntia violacea Live Pads | 3 Pack 5–6 Inch Cuttings | Color Changing Desert Cactus | Cold Hardy | Easy to Grow","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eAdd bold desert beauty to your garden with these Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear cactus pads (Opuntia violacea). This listing includes 3 healthy cut pads, each approximately 5–6 inches long, ready for planting and propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eThis striking cactus is known for its dramatic color transformation—shifting from green to deep purple\/red under stress from cold or drought. It’s a hardy and resilient variety that can even tolerate frost and snow once established, making it a standout choice for xeriscaping and outdoor gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eGrown naturally without chemical pesticides or fertilizers, each pad is carefully selected and shipped fresh from Arizona. Please note that color may vary depending on season and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e⚠️ Handle with care: This cactus has fine glochids that can easily attach to skin. Always use gloves or tools when handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e✔️ 3 Santa Rita prickly pear pads\u003cbr data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e✔️ Size: approximately 5–6 inches each\u003cbr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e✔️ Unrooted cactus cuttings\u003cbr data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e✔️ Color-changing hardy variety\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eCommon Name: Santa Rita Prickly Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eBotanical Name: Opuntia violacea\u003cbr data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003ePlant Type: Desert cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Pad cuttings (unrooted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eSoil: Very well-draining sandy or rocky soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eWatering: Very low; drought-tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eMature Height: 3–6 feet (spreading growth)\u003cbr data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–11\u003cbr data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Let pads callous before planting. Place in dry soil and wait about a week before watering. Use gloves or tools to handle safely due to fine spines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thepictureditem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47971259613425,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify4_72_ed89c4bb-ba70-455d-bf40-57c4e69332e4.jpg?v=1774966596","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/santa-rita-purple-prickly-pear-cactus-opuntia-violacea-live-pads-3-pack-5-6-inch-cuttings-color-changing-desert-cactus-cold-hardy-easy-to-grow","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}