Baby Rita full-sun Its dense clusters of deep

Its dense clusters of deep burgundy-to-magenta trumpets create a vivid statement that stands out even against the beige backdrop of desert architecture

Old Man of the Andes is adapted to extreme drought at high altitude — overwatering is the #1 cause of failure

Winter (Dec–Jan): Holds its evergreen waxy clumps and shrugs off Valley frost

grows in some of the toughest soils in Arizona

The white flower clusters appear on bare branches before leaf-out

Baby Rita full-sun Its dense clusters of deepThe Perfect Compact Purple Prickly Pear for Small Phoenix Gardens Baby Rita Prickly Pear (Opuntia basilaris 'Baby Rita') is the ultimate small space desert cactus. This compact cultivar stays under 2 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for containers, rock gardens, and tight planting beds where standard prickly pears would overwhelm the space. What sets Baby Rita apart is its stunning purple tinged pads that deepen in color during cooler months,