Opunia violacea
"Santa Rita"[/img]
Opunia violacea "Santa Rita"
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Re: Opunia violacea "Santa Rita"
When I lived in the desert mine were in full sun and got darker purple with the cold weather. Once they turned purple they pretty much stayed purple. Watch out for the glochids--that`s why I stopped growing them.
Re: Opunia violacea "Santa Rita"
I have one that only turns purple in the summer when it is outside. I believe it is the temperature changes between day and night. I also read that they can turn purple due to draught.
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Re: Opunia violacea "Santa Rita"
The name should be Opuntia santa-rita. Opuntia violacea is not a valid name.
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