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purple prickly pear cactus

purple prickly pear cactus Opuntia violacea

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Description

purple prickly pear cactus Opuntia violaceaOpuntia violacea (syn. Opuntia santa rita) Purple prickly pear Purple Prickly Pear is one of the most popular types of Prickly Pear used in the Southwest because of its durability and beauty. These have a naturally wide distribution in several areas of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts but they are only common in some places. The purple color on the pads will become more pronounced due to drought stress or during periods of cold weather. Pads are

Opuntia violacea (syn. Opuntia santa-rita) - Purple prickly pear

Purple Prickly Pear is one of the most popular types of Prickly Pear used in the Southwest because of its durability and beauty. These have a naturally wide distribution in several areas of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts but they are only common in some places. The purple color on the pads will become more pronounced due to drought stress or during periods of cold weather. Pads are typically gray-green, with some purple hues, and can have a few long spines but all pads have numerous brown to black glochids. Plants ship bare root. Cuttings have no roots.

 

Growth Guide

These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.

     Exposure: Full to part sun

    Watering: Low

     Mature Height: 2-4 feet

     Mature Width: 2-5 feet 

     Ships: Bare root   Why bare root?

 

Plant Highlights

A quick snapshot of what makes this plant stand out.

     Easy To Grow

     Fast Growing

    Good For Pots

     Cold Hardy

    Fire Resistant

    Deer Resistant

 

Where To Plant

USDA Hardiness Zones show which plants thrive in your climate based on average winter lows. The lower the number, the colder the region. Use the map below to find your zone and choose plants that will grow successfully year after year.

     Hardiness Zone: 7-11 (USDA)

 

Why Happy Valley Plants?

We're passionate about connecting people with the beauty of nature. From hand-selected plants to expert support and thoughtful packaging, we put care into every detail. Assuring your plants arrive healthy, happy, and ready to thrive.

 

     Packaged With Care

Your satisfaction matters to us. Each plant is hand-picked, wrapped, and packaged with precision to ensure it arrives safely and ready to grow. If something’s not right, reach out within 72 hours and we’ll do our best to make it right.

 

     Quality At A Fair Price

We believe great plants shouldn’t come with a premium price tag. Our goal is to make quality, hard-to-find plants accessible and affordable, so you can grow more for less.

 

     Horticultural Help

Need advice or have plant questions? Our expert team is always happy to help. We’re gardeners first and love sharing our knowledge. Explore our blog for growing tips and plant care guides.

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This is easily, my dog’s favorite toy
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My little shi-tzu has a favorite toy. It’s a stuffed lamb that she has, over time, completely torn to shreds. I needed something cheap on another order to get same day shipping, and I’m now tickled to pieces that I thought to find her something new to play with! When the box arrived, I called my little Mocha and built-up the opening of the box letting her know she had something in there. We never really get to buy her anything, so this was just too much fun 😂 As soon as I picked it up, I planned to toss it for her cause she loves to fetch things. Yeah, didn’t happen. She was so excited, she had this bunny out of my hands before they made it out of the box! Love that it’s made for dogs, and comes without things you might need to worry about, like eye buttons popping off, etc. The little tail did come off pretty quickly and since it was small, I tossed it. The bunny itself is played with at least once or twice daily, and she hasn’t broken through to the stuffing yet. So, for a cheap dog toy, it’s holding up really well. Happy with this purchase and would order something from them again.
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★★★★★ 5
Adorable, but probably not for medium+ dogs
Size: 6 inch (Pack of 1), Style: Rabbit
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My dog loves these
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