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Cylindropuntia versicolor

Also Known As

  • Opuntia arborescens
  • Opuntia versicolor
  • Morada Cholla
  • Staghorn Cholla
  • Staghorn Cholla

Plant type

tree, shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-8'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Cylindropuntia versicolor plant details

Cylindropuntia versicolor is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with. In spring and summer green, red and yellow flowers emerge followed by purple, red and yellow fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 Cylindropuntia versicolor

Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
Plant family: cactaceae
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: green, red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia versicolor

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia versicolor plant

How to Grow Cylindropuntia versicolor

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • yellow
    • purple
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