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Santa Rita Prickly Pear is an attractive species, featuring round to ovate fleshy pads which turn reddish or violet-purple when grown in direct sunlight or cold stressed or drought. It is frost tolerant and can survive winter temperatures down to -7°C. This beautiful cactus makes an ideal companion in the garden or patio container.
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LIGHT | Full sun
COLD TOLERANCE | -7 ºC
WATER | Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH | Unknown
SOIL TYPE | 50% potting mix 50% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS | Pad cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low
ACTIVE SEASON | Summer
NOTE | NA
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Lay cutting flat on top of the soil. Roots should form in the following two weeks. Only water the cutting sparingly when root emerges. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaves from getting burnt, acclimatize the plant to full sun.
Growing Tips
Growing Tips
Rooting Tips
Rooting Tips
• Use calcined clay gravel, or horticultural sand to root cuttings.
• Root cuttings in bright shade.
Buying Tips
Buying Tips
• Avoid shipping delays by not purchasing plants during the Christmas and Holiday season.
• To avoid cold damage and shipping delays, refrain from purchasing plants during the winter months.
• Save on winter shipping costs by buying plants during the summer.
• Get the best quality plants by buying during summer.
MARKED DOWN ITEMS
MARKED DOWN ITEMS
Sale items are slightly smaller in size than the one shown in the picture.
