Origin and Habitat: widely distributed in central Mexico
Opuntia pilifera, popularly known as Cocoche loco, Nopal crinado, Nopal de crines, piaviachi, It is a much branched, often erect, succulent shrub or small tree, sometimes 4-6 meters high, but commonly 1 to 2 m
Opuntia pilifera is a low maintenance plant that tolerate considerable neglect and will naturalize. Easy to cultivate outdoor in warm dry climates.
Growth rate: it is a relatively fast growing species that can form large clumps just in a few year.
Sun Exposure: Full sun (only), in semi shaded position wont produce many flowers.
Hardiness: Reputedly hardy to -5° C or less for short periods
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | June – august |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cocoche loco |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Red |
| Frost Tolerance | -5° C |
| Growth Rate | Slow groth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b |
| Height | 4m |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Scientific Name | Opuntia pilifera cutting |
| Shape | Fleshy oval pads |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |