Photo by Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery
Used with permission, all rights reserved
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
See other plant types of Cylindropuntia for your garden
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
aka Opuntia bigelovii, Opuntia bigelovii var. ciribe, Opuntia ciribe, Teddy Bear Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Opuntia californica, Opuntia californica var. californica, Opuntia echinocarpa var. parkeri, Snake Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Opuntia echinocarpa [SBH 7777], Golden Cholla, Silver Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
aka Cylindropuntia fulgida var. fulgida, Opuntia fulgida, Brinkadora, Chain Fruit Cholla, Chain-fruit Cholla, Club Cactus, Hanging Chain Cholla, Jumping Cholla, Smooth Chain-fruit Cholla, Sonoran Jumping Cholla
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 4'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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