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Cylindropuntia prolifera
Also Known As
- Opuntia prolifera
- Coastal Cholla
- Jumping Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-8'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Cylindropuntia prolifera plant details
Cylindropuntia prolifera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 prolifera
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia prolifera
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia prolifera plant
How to Grow Cylindropuntia prolifera
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
- red
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
- 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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