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    Cylindropuntia 'Golden Lion'

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia 'Golden Lion'
    • Golden Lion Prickly Pear Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Cylindropuntia 'Golden Lion' plant details

    Cylindropuntia 'Golden Lion' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia 'Golden Lion'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia 'Golden Lion'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This natural hybrid between Opuntia davisii and O. kleinii, found in the Davis mountains of western Texas, creates a small cholla-like shrub to 3 ft with golden spines -- rather obnoxious ones at that -- and pea-green flowers that age to yellow. Frost hardy to -20 F, USDA zone 5, and possibly lower with sharp drainage and full sun.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia 'Golden Lion' plant

    How to Grow Cylindropuntia 'Golden Lion'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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