Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia violacea), Prickly Pear, live plant, cactus, succulent fence_post_cactus Springtime finds this beautiful silver-blue

Springtime finds this beautiful silver-blue or greenish pads covered with brilliant

The silver torch begins to flower when the columns reach about eighteen inches tall

It has whitish areoles that sprout up to seven spines ranging from dark yellow to light brown – talk about an edgy fashion statement

This plant is the more common variegated form of Agave americana with grayer-green

orange yellow spines and produces attractive carmine flowers

Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia violacea), Prickly Pear, live plant, cactus, succulent fence_post_cactus Springtime finds this beautiful silver-blueBring home a splash of desert color with this vibrant Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear, a stunning cactus native to Cochise County, Arizona. This striking pad is perfect for potting or propagation and thrives in full sun with minimal care. Key Features Color: Pads blush rich pinky purple in winter or under drought stress and fade to soft blue grey in summer. Exposure to full sun deepens the colorespecially when neglected or in dormancy. Flowers: Dark