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Cylindropuntia californica
Also Known As
- Opuntia californica
- Opuntia californica var. californica
- Opuntia echinocarpa var. parkeri
- Snake Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Cylindropuntia californica plant details
Cylindropuntia californica is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Features glaucous texture. 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 heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia californica
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia californica
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Cylindropuntia californica
By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Cylindropuntia californica
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Fruit
- yellow
- green
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 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
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