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    Cylindropuntia kleiniae [White spine]

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia wrightii [white spine]

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

    Cylindropuntia kleiniae [White spine] plant details

    Cylindropuntia kleiniae [White spine] is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green and white foliage. In spring and summer green and yellow flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees 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 Cylindropuntia kleiniae [White spine]

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and white
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia kleiniae [White spine]

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    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

    Small cholla from northern Arizona and adjacent places, this collection has white spines rather than the silvery spines of the genus. Tightly held branches form a miniature "tree” to about 3' tall. Greeny yellow flowers are abundant in mid spring. Easy to grow in bright light and gritty soil with occasional summer water. Frost hardy to USDA zone 4. A very good container specimen.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia kleiniae [White spine] plant

    How to Grow Cylindropuntia kleiniae [White spine]

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • purple

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