Opuntia 'Santa Rita' Pad - (one, 3-5" each)

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Opuntia 'Santa Rita' Pad - (one, 3-5" each)

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Rare purple prickly pear cactus. This listing is for one gorgeous Opuntia ‘Santa Rita’ cactus pad (you root them by planting them in cactus soil, ideally on a warm day). We have some gorgeous ones growing almost-too-happy, so why not spread some cacti love?. Blooms beautiful yellow flowers.

This listing is for one real live cactus pad (3-5" each), the pad is unrooted. It will root easily when planted in gritty, well-draining soil.

This cactus can grow quickly, especially when planted in ground. If planted in a container, the cactus size will be more contained. Pads can be removed to start new plants or keep cactus pruned.

This rare cactus plant turns a deep purple in cold temperatures or extensive sun exposure. Great potted plant - have mine in a pot, even here in the Southwest.

Pads should be planted in the dirt on a warm day, after they have fully calloused (the wound has dried over where they were cut).

Handling tips: Wet the pad before planting (keeps the tiny hair-like prickers from flying) and use kitchen tongs - with rubber covers over the tips - to handle the pads without scarring them while repotting.

Plant Details and Tips for Proper Care. Research and observe your plant. Adjust these tips as your zone and plant requires.
GROWING SEASONS: Fall, Spring and Summer
DORMANT SEASON: Winter
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 11 (-10 °F to 50 °F)
PROPAGATION: Cuttings or occasional seeds.
LIGHT: Full Sun
*Transition your plant to sun slowly after transplanting. A few days of bright shade / filtered light and then gradually introduce small amounts of morning sun.
WATER: Water when soil is dry to the touch. Will require less water when dormant. Take care not to overwater.

Your succulent will be wrapped with care and shipped with extra padding in the box. Plants can take 1-5 days to prep for shipping and weather can impact the prep time. We ship as quickly as is safe for your plant.

 

Hi and welcome! We hope to add some plant joy to your life!

 

 SHIPPING

  • Live plants take 3-5 days to prepare for shipping.
  • We are currently shipping Monday-Friday.
  • It is safe to ship in winter, however we do recommend adding a heat pack if you are experiencing extended freezing temperatures. Heat packs must be added for cold climates Nov - Mar to qualify for the guarantee.

Priority Mail is recommended and guaranteed for all live plant shipments and especially all Hoya shipments. It is faster and the optimal method for shipping. Orders that qualify for free shipping ship via Priority Mail. [[[

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HOW YOUR PLANT LOOKS
We can not guarantee that your plant will be in bloom or display the same colors as those pictured. Please allow for some variance amongst live plants. Coloration is determined by individual plant, season, environment and/or care conditions (and even your computer monitor can effect appearance of plants in pictures). Note that our photos were also take under ideal natural lighting conditions.

SHIPPING ADDRESS
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**Shipping costs are determined by weight and plant size. We do everything we can to keep shipping costs to a minimum for you, ensure our item weight and sizes are correct, and combine for you whenever possible.

Please note we cannot guarantee plant identifications. We give our best effort at accuracy.
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