Santa Rita Prickly Pear Cactus Cuttings (Opuntia engelmannii) Unrooted – Purple Toned Pads
$70.00
About This Plant
Santa Rita Prickly Pear is a desert cactus with distinctive purple-toned pads in cooler weather. This listing features unrooted cuttings of Opuntia engelmannii, suitable for xeriscape landscapes and container plantings. The plant is a perennial desert cactus that thrives in full sun with well-draining soil and low water once established.
What You Will Receive
Fresh, unrooted cactus pads ready for propagation. Includes Santa Rita prickly pear cactus cuttings (Opuntia engelmannii). Pad color ranges from green to purple depending on season.
- Common Name: Santa Rita Prickly Pear
- Scientific Name: Opuntia engelmannii
- Plant Type: Desert Cactus
- Plant Stage: Unrooted Cuttings
- Color: Green to Purple (seasonal coloration)
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- USDA Zone: 7–11
- Soil: Well-draining sandy or rocky soil
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Watering: Low; drought-tolerant once established
- Growth Habit: Spreading / Clumping pads
- Use: Xeriscape garden / Desert landscape