{"product_id":"santa-rita-purple-prickly-pear-opuntia-violacea-3-unrooted-pads-5-6-inches-each-arizona-grown-cold-hardy-vibrant-purple-color-desert-landscape-favorite","title":"Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear – Opuntia violacea 3 Unrooted Pads | 5–6 Inches Each | Arizona Grown  Cold Hardy | Vibrant Purple Color | Desert Landscape Favorite","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eAdd bold desert color to your landscape with Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia violacea). This striking Arizona native is known for its beautiful paddles that shift from green to brilliant red-purple under cold or drought stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"678\"\u003ePerfect for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes, this hardy cactus is winter, frost, and snow tolerant once established. It creates a dramatic accent plant with vibrant seasonal color and classic prickly pear structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eGrown without chemical pesticides or fertilizers in our family greenhouse in Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e✔️ 3 unrooted Santa Rita prickly pear pads\u003cbr data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e✔️ Size: approximately 5–6 inches each\u003cbr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e✔️ Healthy, freshly cut paddles\u003cbr data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e✔️ Organically grown (no chemical pesticides)\u003cbr data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e✔️ Securely packaged for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eCommon Name: Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear\u003cbr data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eBotanical Name: Opuntia violacea\u003cbr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003ePlant Type: Perennial cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Unrooted pad cuttings\u003cbr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun for best purple color\u003cbr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eSoil: Very well-draining sandy or rocky soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eWatering: Minimal once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eMature Height: 3–6 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eBloom Color: Yellow\u003cbr data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 7–10\u003cbr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e💡 Planting Tip: Allow cut ends to callous for several days before planting. Set pad upright or slightly buried in dry, well-draining soil. Wait about one week before first watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e⚠️ Handling Notice: This cactus has fine glochids (tiny hair-like spines) that can attach to skin and fabric. Open package outdoors and handle with thick gloves and tools. Avoid direct contact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thepictureditem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47810268889329,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify3_29.jpg?v=1771207604","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/santa-rita-purple-prickly-pear-opuntia-violacea-3-unrooted-pads-5-6-inches-each-arizona-grown-cold-hardy-vibrant-purple-color-desert-landscape-favorite","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}