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Full, high angle view of Opuntia violacea (Purple Prickly Pear), showing the wide, gray-green pads with noticeable purple hues, especially on pads stressed by drought or cold weather. The plant features several long spines, with numerous brown to black glochids on the pads. The distinctive coloration and spiny texture highlight the plant’s beauty and resilience, thriving in full to part sun. Hardy in USDA zones 7-11, it grows to 2-4 feet high and 2-5 feet wide.
Top down view of Opuntia violacea (Purple Prickly Pear), showing the wide, flat pads with purple and gray-green coloration. The pads are arranged in a circular pattern, with numerous brown to black glochids visible. The long spines protrude from the pads, and the overall shape of the plant appears compact and dense. The view emphasizes the plant's texture and the distinct variation in color across the pads.
Close-up of Opuntia violacea (Purple Prickly Pear), showcasing a single pad with brown to black glochids scattered across its surface. The pad is a mix of gray-green and purple hues, with several long spines visible, each having a sharp, rigid appearance. The spines are concentrated at the edges of the pad, adding contrast to the softer, fuzzier texture of the glochids. The plant's intricate surface and the fuzzy glochids create a detailed, tactile look.
Close-up of Opuntia violacea (Purple Prickly Pear), showcasing a single pad with brown to black glochids scattered across its surface. The pad is a mix of gray-green and purple hues, with several long spines visible, each having a sharp, rigid appearance. The spines are concentrated at the edges of the pad, adding contrast to the softer, fuzzier texture of the glochids. The plant's intricate surface and the fuzzy glochids create a detailed, tactile look.
Close-up of Opuntia violacea (Purple Prickly Pear), showcasing a single pad with brown to black glochids scattered across its surface. The pad is a mix of gray-green and purple hues, with several long spines visible, each having a sharp, rigid appearance. The spines are concentrated at the edges of the pad, adding contrast to the softer, fuzzier texture of the glochids. The plant's intricate surface and the fuzzy glochids create a detailed, tactile look.

Opuntia violacea - Purple prickly pear

$19.95

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Great plant!
Larger than I expected!
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