Euphorbia mammillaris variegata yellow 'Corn on the Cob' orange The Santa Rita prickly pear

The Santa Rita prickly pear typically grows in a shrubby

sprawling branching and thick gray thorns

Neochilenia or Neoporteria cachytaensis

allowing the plant to thrive for many seasons

This cactus produces bright pink to magenta tubular flowers that can reach 3 inches long

Euphorbia mammillaris variegata yellow 'Corn on the Cob' orange The Santa Rita prickly pearOrigin: South Africa (Little Karoo and Southern Cape area) It is an easy species to grow that is suited for any well drained soil in full sun. But young plants are happy growing indoors, where they can easily reach the ceiling. Water regularly during the active growing season from March to September. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Keep almost completely dry in winter. It is a moderately fast grower, and will quickly become