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    Cylindropuntia ramosissima

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia ramosissima
    • Opuntia tesselata
    • Diamond Cholla
    • Pencil Cholla

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-5'
    • W: 2'-5'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Cylindropuntia ramosissima plant details

    Cylindropuntia ramosissima is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate, red and 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 ramosissima

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: chocolate, red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia ramosissima

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Brown, Red Tinged Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia ramosissima plant

    How to Grow Cylindropuntia ramosissima

    • 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
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow
      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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