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Cylindropuntia arbuscula
Also Known As
- Opuntia arbuscula
- Arizona Pencil Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-10'
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Cylindropuntia arbuscula plant details
Cylindropuntia arbuscula is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring chocolate, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia arbuscula
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: chocolate, red and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia arbuscula
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Cylindropuntia arbuscula plant
How to Grow Cylindropuntia arbuscula
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
- chocolate
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Opuntia whipplei 'Wah Wah', Opuntia whipplei - Wah Wah Summit
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Trumball Pink', Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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aka Opuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard'
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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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
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