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

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.