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    Opuntia pilifera

    Also Known As

    • Cocoche Loco
    • Nopal Crinado

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-15'
    • W: 3'-10'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Opuntia pilifera plant details

    Opuntia pilifera is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and red flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia pilifera

    Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, tropical, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia pilifera

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Opuntia pilifera plant

    How to Grow Opuntia pilifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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