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Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

Also Known As

  • Opuntia echinocarpa [SBH 7777]
  • Golden Cholla
  • Silver Cholla

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa plant details

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. 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 echinocarpa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT 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 echinocarpa

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia echinocarpa plant

How to Grow Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • 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
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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