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    Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

    Also Known As

    • Christmas Cholla
    • Desert Christmas Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Cylindropuntia leptocaulis plant details

    Cylindropuntia leptocaulis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and rocky soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and rocky

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cholla cactus from the American and Mexican deserts with 1" wide yellow flowers and bright red fruit that often adorns the plant throughout the winter. The stems are mid green with one 2" long golden brown spine on each stem bump. Potentially hardy to zone 6. Requires sharp drainage and protection from rain.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Small Yellow Flowers. Red fruits.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia leptocaulis plant

    How to Grow Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Cylindropuntia arbuscula

    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
    Photo of Cylindropuntia arbuscula foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Cylindropuntia bigelovii

    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
    Photo of Cylindropuntia bigelovii form by John Owens
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    Cylindropuntia californica

    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
    Photo of Cylindropuntia californica form by Stan Shebs
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    Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

    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
    Photo of Cylindropuntia echinocarpa flower by Stan Shebs
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    Cylindropuntia fulgida

    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
    Photo of Cylindropuntia fulgida form by Dave Pape
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