Cylindropuntia whipplei [White Spine]
Also Known As
- Cylindropuntia whipplei 'White Spine'
- Cholla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 3'-8'
planting zones
- 4a-10a
Cylindropuntia whipplei [White Spine] plant details
Cylindropuntia whipplei [White Spine] is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia whipplei [White Spine]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
- Uses: xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia whipplei [White Spine]
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia whipplei [White Spine] plant
How to Grow Cylindropuntia whipplei [White Spine]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cylindropuntia for your garden
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
aka Opuntia bigelovii, Opuntia bigelovii var. ciribe, Opuntia ciribe, Teddy Bear Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Opuntia californica, Opuntia californica var. californica, Opuntia echinocarpa var. parkeri, Snake Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Opuntia echinocarpa [SBH 7777], Golden Cholla, Silver Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
aka 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
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 4'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and dealsQuick Links
- Plant Index
- Gift Cards
- Return Policy
- Nurseries
Ordering Plants
- Shipping
- Plant Care Instructions
- Landscape Orders
Company info
- About Us
- Terms of Use
- Privacy Policy
© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved