Santa Rita Opuntia Gosseliniana

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.

 

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

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.