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Cylindropuntia bigelovii
Also Known As
- Opuntia bigelovii
- Opuntia bigelovii var. ciribe
- Opuntia ciribe
- Teddy Bear Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-8'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Cylindropuntia bigelovii plant details
Cylindropuntia bigelovii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia bigelovii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia bigelovii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Cylindropuntia bigelovii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cylindropuntia for your garden
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
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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