Cylindropuntia ramosissima [spineless form]
Also Known As
- Cylindropuntia ramosissima 'spineless'
- Spinless Pencil Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 2'-5'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Cylindropuntia ramosissima [spineless form] plant details
Cylindropuntia ramosissima [spineless form] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia ramosissima [spineless form]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia ramosissima [spineless form]
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia ramosissima [spineless form] plant
How to Grow Cylindropuntia ramosissima [spineless form]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- chocolate
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-5'
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-5'
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional
- dry in winter
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