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| TROPICAL PLANT CATALOG | Printer friendly page |
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Opuntia cochenillifera Variegated form | Opuntia cochenillifera Family: Cactaceae Warm hand, Velvet Opuntia, Wooly Joint Prickly Pear, Nopales opuntia, Nopal cactus, Nopalea Grande ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This variety of opuntia has thornless, pleasant to touch thick leaves. During summer hot day leaves warm up and their touch reminds of a warm hand touch. The plant will form a nice ornamental shrub. Flowers are bright red to crimson. Very fast growing, will thrive in neglect, tolerates almost any conditions. Perfect plant for a lazy gardener. This is a nearly spineless variety of cactus that is easy to prepare, and has a delightful taste both raw and cooked. Related species - Opuntia tomentosa. |
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