Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Tiny Tim'

Also Known As

Opuntia whipplei 'Tiny Tim'
Prickly Pear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 60"-84"

planting zones

4a-10a

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Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Tiny Tim' plant details

Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Tiny Tim' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. 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 whipplei 'Tiny Tim'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 60 IN - 84 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Tiny Tim'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction, but we must thank Tim Hanis for finding this northernmost Utah population of O. whipplei and particularly for this striking clone. These spiny, miniature chollas, reaching only about 6-8" in height but spreading to 6 ft or more, are variable in color with 1-2" long "pads" covered with golden spines. Even these small plants manage to produce a number of yellow-green flowers each spring followed by yellow fruit. A most attractive garden "shrub" or container specimen for sun and decently drained soil. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.