Opuntia cochenillifera grow and care – cactus of the genus Opuntia also known as Cochineal Cactus, Opuntia cochenillifera perennial plant used as ornamental plant can grow in desert, subtropical, tropic, mediterranean or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Opuntia cochenillifera stems
Stem called cladode some refers them as leaves, stems color green or green with yellow.
Flower color pink to red, the fruit color red in oval shape, the peel covers with white hair dots, fruits maybe edible but there is no indication.
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How to grow Opuntia cochenillifera growing and care:
More than -2C
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
The white hair can cause skin problems
Recommended planting season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs
Pruning season:
All years
How to prune:
For design
Size of the plant:
80cm-350cm, 32-140 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Pink to red flower, in the shape of the fruit
Pollination is done by:
Bees, butterfly, humming bird
Scientific name:
Opuntia cochenillifera
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