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Austrocylindropuntia shaferi
Also Known As
- Cylindropuntia shaferi
- Maihueniopsis shaferi
- Opuntia humahuacana
- Opuntia shaferi
- Opuntia weingartiana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 18"-36"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Austrocylindropuntia shaferi plant details
Austrocylindropuntia shaferi is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer 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 Austrocylindropuntia shaferi
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Austrocylindropuntia shaferi
- USDA Zones: 9b - 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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Austrocylindropuntia shaferi
Gardening facts about Austrocylindropuntia shaferi plant
How to Grow Austrocylindropuntia shaferi
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
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Austrocylindropuntia for your garden
aka Austrocylindropuntia exaltata, Cylindropuntia exaltata, Cylindropuntia subulata, Maihueniopsis exaltata, Maihueniopsis subulata, Opuntia exaltata, Opuntia segethii, Opuntia subulata, Pereskia subulata, Cane Cholla, Eve's Needle Cactus, Eve's Pin Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 13'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Austrocylindropuntia subulata f. monstrosa, Cylindropuntia subulata f. monstrosa, Cylindropuntia subulata monstrose, Opuntia exaltata v. monstrose, Opuntia subulata f. monstrosa, Opuntia subulata monstrose, Christmas Tree Cactus, Eve's Needle Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-15'
Width: 2'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
![Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] foliage by Kara Nursery](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/98/44/9844d9b17ce8aabca59ca81e194472dd.webp)
aka Austrocylindropuntia haematacantha, Austrocylindropuntia hypsophila, Austrocylindropuntia inarmata, Austrocylindropuntia steiniana, Austrocylindropuntia verschaffeltii var. hypsophila, Cylindropuntia haematacantha, Cylindropuntia hypsophila, Cylindropuntia verschaffeltii, Maihueniopsis verschaffeltii, Opuntia digitalis, Opuntia hypsophila, Opuntia posnanskyana, Opuntia steiniana, Opuntia verschaffelti var. digitalis, Opuntia verschaffeltii, Opuntia verschaffeltii var. hypsophila
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Austrocylindropuntia chuquisacana, Austrocylindropuntia teres, Austrocylindropuntia vestita, Cylindropuntia teres, Cylindropuntia vestita, Opuntia chuquisacana, Opuntia heteromorpha, Opuntia teres, Opuntia vestita, Tephrocactus heteromorphus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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