Photo by Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery
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Cylindropuntia whipplei
Also Known As
- Opuntia whipplei
- Rat Tail Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Cylindropuntia whipplei plant details
Cylindropuntia whipplei is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer green and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia whipplei
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia whipplei
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Cylindropuntia whipplei
By: Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia whipplei plant
How to Grow Cylindropuntia whipplei
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cylindropuntia for your garden
aka Opuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard'
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Opuntia whipplei 'Wah Wah', Opuntia whipplei - Wah Wah Summit
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Trumball Pink', Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
![Photo of Cylindropuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink] foliage by plant lust](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/2e/ba/2eba32f4b9b67865a4e61c143fc293c8.webp)
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
![Photo of Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit] foliage by plant lust](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/81/c6/81c63e876310d1f352ed3ada9128d153.webp)
aka Opuntia arbuscula, Arizona Pencil Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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