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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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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
See other plant types of Cylindropuntia for your garden
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
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
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
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
aka Opuntia prolifera, Coastal Cholla, Jumping Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-8'
Width: 6'
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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