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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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