Opuntia cochenillifera

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