where to buy prickly pear cactus in canada Santa Rita Opuntia Gosseliniana – Grow Something

where to buy prickly pear cactus in canada Santa Rita Opuntia Gosseliniana – Grow SomethingSanta 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 7C. This beautiful cactus makes an ideal companion in the garden or patio container. LIGHT Full sun COLD TOLERANCE 7 CWATER Water generously when soil is dry. SOIL PH UnknownSOIL TYPE 50% potting mix 50% non

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.