Santa Rita Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-rita) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Opuntia santa-rita is a frost-hardy cactus known for its striking purple pads and edible fruits, commonly called prickly pears.
Santa Rita Prickly Pear
Opuntia Santa-rita
Opuntia santa-rita is a frost-hardy cactus known for its striking purple pads and edible fruits, commonly called prickly pears.
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