mini prickly pear cactus Opuntia Purple Santa Rita Prickly Pear, Cactus, Live plant – Mayumi Garden

mini prickly pear cactus Opuntia Purple Santa Rita Prickly Pear, Cactus, Live plant – Mayumi GardenYou will receive one plant similar to photo #5 and #6 and video. The plant is sitting in 4 pot to 1 gallon pot, and will be shipped bare root. Product Description Add a splash of vibrant color to your garden or home with the Santa Rita Prickly Pear Cactus! This low growing cactus forms large clumps and features flat, round pads that shift from a striking reddish purple in cold or drought conditions to a soft bluish gray in summer. In late spring,

You will receive one plant similar to photo #5 and #6 and video. The plant is sitting in 4” pot to 1 gallon pot, and will be shipped bare-root. 

Product Description
Add a splash of vibrant color to your garden or home with the Santa Rita Prickly Pear Cactus! This low-growing cactus forms large clumps and features flat, round pads that shift from a striking reddish-purple in cold or drought conditions to a soft bluish-gray in summer. In late spring, enjoy a display of orange-red flowers, followed by oblong, purple, plump fruit.

Key Features:

• Striking Color: Reddish-purple pads intensify in winter or drought; bluish-gray in summer.

• Seasonal Interest: Orange-red flowers bloom in late spring, followed by decorative purple fruit.

• Versatile Use: Perfect as a colorful accent in containers or as a silhouette against white or light-colored walls.

• Low Maintenance: Drought-resistant, hardy to 15°F or lower, and easy to propagate by replanting pads.

• Native Beauty: Originates from Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Sonora, Mexico (2,000–4,000 ft elevation).

Care Requirements:

• Light: Full sun for best color and growth.
• Water: Very drought-tolerant. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry out between waterings.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining sandy or gritty soil.
• Temperature: Extremely cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as -10°F (-23°C); USDA zones 5–10.
• Growth Habit: Low-growing and clumping, typically reaching 8–12 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide.

Special Features:

• Vibrant purple/pink pads with seasonal color variation
• Cold-hardy and drought-tolerant
• Low maintenance and ideal for rock gardens, desert landscapes, or container growing

SHIPPING

We ship year-round every Monday to locations throughout the United States, except Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not offer international shipping.

Please allow 3 to 5 business days for packing and processing. To ensure your order ships on Monday, the cut-off time is Sunday at 1:00 P.M.

Mayumi Garden is not responsible for any shipping delays caused by the carrier. Please double-check your shipping address before submitting your order to avoid delays or additional shipping charges.

CANCELLATION/ RETURNS POLICY

We currently do not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. However, please contact us if you encounter any issues with your order.