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buy purple prickly pear cactus Opuntia 'Baby Rita' (Prickly Pear Cactus) – The Plant Lady SFOpuntia Baby Rita is a dwarf prickly pear cultivar known for its small, paddle shaped pads and striking purple to blue green coloration, which deepens under strong light and cool temperatures. Compared to larger Opuntia species, it stays relatively compact and container friendly, making it a great choice for windowsills, sunny patios, and small gardens. Like all prickly pears, it has glochids (tiny hair like spines that can be irritating) so this is a

Opuntia ‘Baby Rita’ is a dwarf prickly pear cultivar known for its small, paddle-shaped pads and striking purple-to-blue-green coloration, which deepens under strong light and cool temperatures. Compared to larger Opuntia species, it stays relatively compact and container-friendly, making it a great choice for windowsills, sunny patios, and small gardens.

Like all prickly pears, it has glochids (tiny hair-like spines that can be irritating) so this is a “look, don’t touch” kind of plant.

How to Grow Indoors

Light
Bright light with as much direct sun as you can give it. A south- or west-facing window is ideal. Strong light encourages compact growth and rich purple tones.

Water
Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry out completely. During winter or low-light periods, water very sparingly. Overwatering is the fastest way to lose this plant.

Soil
Fast-draining cactus soil is essential. Adding extra pumice or coarse sand improves drainage further.

Temperature
Prefers warm conditions but tolerates cool nights well. Protect from frost indoors.

Humidity
No special requirements. Average indoor humidity is perfect.

Fertilizer
Optional. If desired, feed lightly with a diluted cactus fertilizer once or twice during spring and summer.

Growth Habit
Slow to moderate. Pads stack gradually, forming a low, sculptural clump over time.

How to Grow Outdoors

(San Francisco–specific)

Opuntia ‘Baby Rita’ does very well outdoors in San Francisco.

  • Thrives in full sun to very bright exposure

  • Excellent in containers or raised beds with sharp drainage

  • Tolerates cool coastal temperatures and occasional winter rain if soil drains quickly

This is a great low-maintenance cactus for sunny decks, patios, and xeriscape-style plantings.

🌸 Blooming

Under strong light and outdoor conditions, mature plants may produce bright pink-magenta flowers in spring or early summer, followed by small ornamental fruits.

🐾 Pet Safety

Not pet safe.
According to ASPCA guidance for Opuntia species, ingestion may cause irritation, and glochids pose a physical hazard. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

⚠️ Notes & Tips

  • Always handle with tongs or thick gloves—glochids are sneaky

  • Purple coloration is a sign of strong light, not stress

  • Perfect for collectors who want a colorful cactus without a massive footprint

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Skylar Hartnett
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
It works to divide a room, but it's not easy to use.
Color: Grey, Size: 6 Panel
This comes in multiple pieces and you have to build every single piece including the cloth that is between the two poles. There are plastic clips to hold the sections together, but they easily come off if you move the dividers the wrong way or try to reposition it. The only thing holding it up is rectangular shaped feet on the bottom and they are a pain when you hit it with your toes. It works if you need to divide a room, but its not pretty and there are far better options. It's cheaply made and has a habit of falling down if you are trying to use it in a straight or slightly angled line.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2022
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Amazon Customer swengelp
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 4
Nice divider
Color: Black, Size: 6 Panel
Nice divider. Set up is a bear. I am a bit concerned with stability. Overall I like it.
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Nay from the Bay
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Great privacy room divider
Color: Black, Size: 6 Panel, Color: Black, Size: 6 Panel
I got this room divider for our game room that shares the garage/laundry room, to separate the spaces. I was happy that it was relatively easy to put together in less than an hour with nothing more than a screwdriver (provided) although I used a small handheld drill. The instructions were pretty straightforward and easy to understand as everything was labeled. I have 2 small grandkids at home running around while I put this together so my timeline to completion might be longer than others. It recommends 2 people to assemble, but I was able to complete alone in about 40 minutes total and as I said I used a small handheld drill, (although it does come with a small Philips screwdriver) which is the only tool you need for assembly. The first two panels took me about 20 minutes but the other 4 were simple repeats after the initial 2. After all 6 panels were assembled the plastic clips to piece them together were literally a "SNAP" to put on. The poles are made of metal and the panels are made of a very sturdy almost canvas like fabric. When held up to the light not a lot shined through so very good for privacy. You can snap them together in sections and have 2 separate panels of 3 or what ever configuration you want. They are easy to move and bend around furniture or other obstacles, also fold flat together if you need to put them aside for storage. This worked out just as we had planned, very easy to move around when needed and I am very happy with this product. I loved how simple it was to put together, easy instructions, and the durability and functionality of it.
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robert ferrell
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 5
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Color: Black, Size: 6 Panel
Love it , just what so needed , easy to put together (some what ) …
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Crimm
Lowell, US
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Decent for the price. Instructions suck but most people should be able to figure it out. More below.
Color: Black, Size: 6 Panel, Color: Black, Size: 6 Panel
SUMMARY: 3 stars from me because it's firmly average. It's fine for the price. Assembly and materials are alright but I can see some caveats depending on your circumstances. Assembly instructions do a subpar job of pointing out some details. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Maybe it's because I'm autistic and/or building model kits and assembling stuff is my jam, but I honestly thought people were exaggerating when they were complaining about the instructions and I'd be able to flex my ~superior assembly skills.~ I was wrong! These instructions genuinely suck, and whoever is responsible for making them should be ashamed. The instructions do a poor job of calling out some details regarding orientation of parts, and some of the images do not actually match the physical parts. For example, it does not really outline the assembly of the end panels clearly, and I can see someone accidentally using the wrong poles. I've drawn over a photo to show what you should do to try and make it clearer. Additionally, the manual shows a flathead screw for bolting the feet into position, but the actual screw is not a flathead. It also does not point out the counterbore, so if you aren't paying attention you may put the foot pads onto the wrong side of the foot. It's also missing the fact that you need to use another one of the plastic pieces when you finish assembling a panel. ACTUAL ASSEMBLY & MATERIALS: To their credit, all of my bags were clearly labeled. The assembly process wasn't difficult. It's mostly just tedious and requires a fair amount of space. I was able to assemble it by myself without any real difficulty. However, the way it's assembled means two things. One, the fabric parts aren't removable without disassembly. So if you want to use this in an environment where they would require cleaning, I would seriously recommend looking for another option. Or, you could buy this just to use the frame pieces and then somehow buy or make your own fabric pieces designed to be removable with velcro or something. Two, because of the materials I really don't have a lot of faith in this thing surviving disassembly and reassembly. Like a lot of sorta-cheap-but-convenient furniture, it uses those spring-button connections and plastic inserts with self-tapping screws. Those things are not really meant to be disassembled and rethreaded. It also relies a lot on the tension of the poles and the fabric to keep everything rigid and squared, which I think puts a lot of pressure on the aforementioned buttons, plastic inserts, and the hollow metal rods. So I feel like that will also cause issues with disassembly and reassembly. Basically once this thing is assembled, it's not really meant to be disassembled. The best you can do is spot-clean the fabric if you need to. Speaking of the fabric, I didn't see any labels on them or anything in the manual that says what they are, but they feel like some kind of polyester. They generate static electricity pretty easily, and pet hair and debris sticks easily. So that's another downside of them not being easily removable. For the most part it does seem pretty stable. The poles seem to be pretty uniform in length so they're all making contact with my floor. Obviously this isn't structural so it shouldn't be supporting anything, but the two main feet seem to be doing fine with keeping this thing upright. CLOSING THOUGHTS: Really, it's fine for what it is, but it could be better in a lot of little ways and the substandard quality of the instructions just seems unprofessional to me, which is why I'm being so harsh with my rating. Depending on your needs and environment you may want to consider a different option. Preferably one that is made to be disassembled with better materials, and/or one with fabric pieces made to be removed easily.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023

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