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buy purple prickly pear cactus Prickly Pear 'Santa Rita' Cactus Seeds (Opuntia violacea var. santa ri – Terra Mater GardensMinimum: 10+ seeds The Prickly Pear 'Santa Rita' is a stunning cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Renowned for its vibrant colors and unique appearance, this cactus is a popular choice for gardens and landscapes, especially in arid and semi arid regions. Its pads are not only ornamental but also produce edible fruit. Characteristics Size: Typically grows between 2 to 5 feet tall, with a spread of about 3 to 6 feet.
Minimum: 10+ seeds
The Prickly Pear 'Santa Rita' is a stunning cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Renowned for its vibrant colors and unique appearance, this cactus is a popular choice for gardens and landscapes, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. Its pads are not only ornamental but also produce edible fruit.
Characteristics
- Size: Typically grows between 2 to 5 feet tall, with a spread of about 3 to 6 feet.
- Pads: Features flat, paddle-shaped pads that can reach up to 12 inches long. The pads have a distinctive bluish-green color with a waxy coating that helps retain moisture.
- Color: The pads change color throughout the seasons, turning from bluish-green to a vibrant purple or magenta during cooler months, creating a striking visual display.
- Flowers: Produces large, cup-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers are typically bright yellow to pink and can be up to 4 inches in diameter.
- Fruit: The cactus produces edible fruits called “tunas,” which are oval-shaped and can be red or purple when ripe. The fruit is sweet and can be eaten raw or used in jams and jellies.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Prefers full sun and thrives in bright, direct sunlight. It can tolerate some partial shade but will produce better color and blooms in full sun.
- Soil: Requires well-draining soil, ideally a cactus or succulent mix. Sandy or gravelly soils are ideal to prevent water retention and root rot.
- Water: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. During the growing season (spring and summer), water more frequently but reduce watering during the dormant winter months.
- Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11. It prefers warm temperatures and can tolerate brief periods of cold, but should be protected from frost.
Care
- Fertilization: Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced cactus fertilizer to encourage healthy growth and flowering. Avoid fertilizing in the winter when the plant is dormant.
- Pests/Diseases: Generally resistant to pests, but can occasionally be affected by scale insects or mealybugs. Good air circulation and proper watering practices can help prevent fungal diseases.
Benefits
- Aesthetic Appeal: The vibrant colors and unique growth habit make it an attractive focal point in gardens, rock gardens, or as part of xeriscaping.
- Edible Fruit: The sweet, juicy fruit is not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making it a nutritious addition to the diet.
- Wildlife Attraction: The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing the local ecosystem.
Uses
- Ornamental: Commonly grown as an ornamental plant in landscapes, rock gardens, and container gardens for its striking appearance and seasonal color changes.
- Culinary: The edible fruit can be eaten raw, made into jams, jellies, or beverages, and is used in traditional dishes in many cultures.
Additional Notes
- Propagation: Can be propagated from pads or seeds. Allow cuttings to dry for a few days before planting to prevent rot.
- Container Growth: Suitable for growing in pots, which allows for mobility and ease of care.
Conclusion
The Prickly Pear 'Santa Rita' Cactus (Opuntia santa-rita) is a visually striking and versatile cactus known for its vibrant colors and edible fruit. With proper care and growing conditions, it can thrive in a variety of environments, providing both aesthetic value and culinary benefits. Its ability to attract pollinators also enhances its ecological significance, making it a valuable addition to any garden or landscape.
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★★★★★ 3
Not for aggressive chewers!
Size: 9 inch (Pack of 1), Style: Bone
I purchased two of these for my 10 month old Chug puppy. She very easily tore through the fleece and got to the poly fill stuffing...it barely lasted an hour. It may be great as a cuddle buddy for younger and low-enery pups, but I would not recommend for aggressive chewers.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Favorite stuffy
Size: 6 inch (Pack of 1), Style: Rabbit
This is easily, my dog’s favorite toy
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Takes a beating - looks like new!
Color: Blue/Medium, Size: Blue
EDITED AGAIN, 12/28/22:
My boy still has his original blue one of these and the yellow one from way back. He's received a couple more over the years which he's managed to sneak out of the house and lose - evidently neighbor dogs or perhaps foxes, etc love them, too, and carry them off?! At any rate, he'd managed to get himself back to his original two, so I bought him a late Christmas present of a new yellow bone. He just opened the package (with help, of course - he's smart, but lacks the necessary opposing thumbs to do it on his own) and he was ecstatic! He reached into the mailing envelope, grabbed it, gave it a couple of triumphant tosses then ran for his bed, pulled a blanket in, and has been chewing, fighting with, burying in the blanket and "discovering" it for about a half hour now! I don't know what the attraction is, but he still loves these things and they're still lasting! The only other toys that have lasted more than a day are Nylabones (because he won't even look at them, let alone touch them) and a set of interlocked skinny rubber rings that he's not at all interested in, but if I ask about them, he'll move them around the room for a couple of days to make me feel better! LOL
EDITED TO ADD 2022:
Here I am, back 5 1/2 years later to say my dog STILL has this bone and makes use of it a couple of times a week. And he still loves it and sleeps with it. He has gone through a couple of the smaller version (yellow instead of blue) over this time frame because those get constant use. But that’s amazing in itself!! These are still the only toy I would call indestructible.
Great toy! I have a dachshund who destroys toys in record time. I can hear the amused chuckles now, but anyone who has seen him in action (including rottie, pit bull and Doberman owners) is in awe. He is very methodical and relentless - the mad genius of dog toy torture! Small and quiet but utterly ruthless.
Anyway...my boy has been working on this since the beginning of October and the thing looks like new! I think you can see one tooth mark, otherwise it looks untouched! This is a dog who can reduce Kongs and other rubber toys to a pile of chunks in minutes.
But he also LOVES it - carries it around, brings it into his bed at night to sleep, and when his doxie brother (who is far too dignified to do dog toys) doesn't feel well, it is offered up as a "feel better" snuggly...for about 2 minutes. But it's the thought that counts, right?
I don't know what makes this so attractive to my mini-Jaws and so long-lasting, but it works!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017
★★★★★ 5
HEAVEY Duty!
Color: Blue/Medium, Size: Blue
Almost not destructible! My dogs chew through 99% of the toys we purchase, but never this one! The medium size is good for our Doberman with jaws of steel!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great chew toy to keep around the house
Color: Blue/Medium, Size: Blue, Color: Blue/Medium, Size: Blue
This came highly recommended by the behavioural team at the animal shelter and it hasn't disappointed. It's interesting reading the reviews, because our power-chewer pit-mix who can get a chunk off a split antler in a matter of minutes, hasn't ever been able to get a bite out of this bone! This is a great play toy for her, because it's soft enough that we can throw it for her to fetch in the house without worrying about breaking/denting something and are able to pull it out of her mouth fairly easily once she brings it back (still hasn't learned "drop it!"). The bone isn't flavored, so she'll rarely go to it on her own to chew on, but we keep it near the couch so if she ever gets bitey, we have it close at hand to offer to her as a chewer. It's also entertaining to tuck it into her collar and have her figure out how to remove it to play with it (see photo for this game and size compared to 50lb mutt).
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2017
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