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    Cylindropuntia fulgida

    Also Known As

    • 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

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 4'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Cylindropuntia fulgida plant details

    Cylindropuntia fulgida is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia fulgida

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia fulgida

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Widespread throughout elevations just above the low desert of southern Arizona, this species is called “Chain-fruit Cholla” because more fruits develop on the end of existing fruits, which is rather interesting. It has an upright habit to 6 - 10' (occasionally 15'!) looking like a slightly less cuddly teddy bear cholla. The deep pink flowers open in the afternoon and remain open through the night! Hardy to about 15 °F, lower in dry climates.  DS.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia fulgida plant

    How to Grow Cylindropuntia fulgida

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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