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Opuntia Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear Cactus Live Plant | Live Purple Cactus in 3 Inch Pot | Drought-Tolerant Desert Cactus for Indoor & Outdoor Use, Landscaping, Rock Gardens & Container Planting
$21.49
Make a bold statement with the Opuntia Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear Cactus, a striking live cactus prized for its vivid purple pads that intensify in color with bright sunlight and cooler temperatures. This ornamental desert cactus adds dramatic texture and color to both modern and rustic spaces. Designed for easy care, Opuntia Santa Rita is drought-tolerant and well-suited for indoor décor, outdoor gardens, patios, rock gardens, and xeriscape landscapes. It grows beautifully in containers or directly in the ground in suitable climates, making it a versatile choice for succulent collections and desert-style designs. Each plant arrives well-rooted in a 3-inch nursery pot, ready to enhance your space with long-lasting visual appeal.
- STRIKING PURPLE PRICKLY PEAR APPEARANCE: Features distinctive paddle-shaped pads that gradually change from green to deep purple when exposed to bright light and cooler temperatures, creating a bold focal point for cactus and succulent collections
- OPUNTIA SANTA RITA LIVE CACTUS PLANT : A well-established purple prickly pear cactus grown in a 3-inch nursery pot, ideal for collectors seeking a unique ornamental cactus with strong visual character
- DROUGHT-TOLERANT & LOW-MAINTENANCE GROWTH: Requires infrequent watering and minimal care once established, making it suitable for beginners, busy plant owners, and water-wise garden designs
- VERSATILE INDOOR & OUTDOOR USE: Enhances home décor, desks, shelves, patios, balconies, outdoor gardens, rock gardens, borders, xeriscape layouts, and container planting arrangements
- PERFECT FOR DESERT-STYLE & SUCCULENT DISPLAYS: Thrives in full sun with well-draining soil and pairs beautifully with agave, aloe, echeveria, and other succulents in modern, desert-inspired landscapes
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Brand | GINGERGLOW |
| Color | Purple |
| Expected Blooming Period | Spring to Summer |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Expected Planting Period | Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Chalk Soil, Clay Soil, Peat Soil, Silt Soil |
| Moisture Needs | Little To No Watering |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |