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| Identification |
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Genus
Opuntia
Species
leucotricha
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
arborescent pricklypear
duraznillo
pricklypear cactus
Family
CACTACEAE
Specimen number
S12007
Data source
GrUnFr p293;UnVeg p78
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Opuntia leucotricha likes full sun.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit of this plant as well as the leaves and the seed pods are all edible. Its nutritional value includes vitamin C. Opuntia leucotricha is most often used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
6 to 8 weeks
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Nitrogen & calcium
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Fruit
Leaves
Seed pods
Description of edible parts
round, white-yellow skinned, aromatic, and sweet
Flavor / texture
has juicy pulp-filled leaves and seed-pods which have sweet fruit surrounding numerous seeds
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Opuntia leucotricha to produce fruit. The best month for planting is April. Harden in a cold frame for 6 to 8 weeks prior to setting out. It requires warm days for good production. Nitrogen and calcium are both required for optimal growth. Prickly pear cactus (in some places called arborescent pricklypear and duraznillo) is often propagated using a cutting or by seed. This plant is thought to originate from central Mexico.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Opuntia leucotricha has an annual life cycle. Prickly pear cactus (locally known in some parts as arborescent pricklypear and duraznillo) is evergreen.
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