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Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose]
Also Known As
- Austrocylindropuntia subulata f. monstrosa
- Cylindropuntia subulata f. monstrosa
- Cylindropuntia subulata monstrose
- Opuntia exaltata v. monstrose
- Opuntia subulata f. monstrosa
- Opuntia subulata monstrose
- Christmas Tree Cactus
- Eve's Needle Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-15'
- W: 2'-10'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] plant details
Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge followed by green, orange and red fruit. 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 Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose]
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- 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
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose]
![Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] foliage by Kara Nursery](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/07/83/0783ef428d33fecc690417d778653797.webp)
![Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] by Cactus Jungle](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/ef/63/ef63ba4ff62b9bf40b4717f629e4575c.webp)
![Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] by Cactus Jungle](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/13/89/1389bb1720177adf2fb630142d99d164.webp)
![Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] by Cactus Jungle](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/07/b0/07b098c5296ebcbeed005636acf41367.webp)
![Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] by Cactus Jungle](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/ab/d2/abd28be9135fe4a50f2b8700ea46011b.webp)
![Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] by Cactus Jungle](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/9c/67/9c67a7c1061a5dbe6ee341d7df3429c9.webp)
![Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] by Cactus Jungle](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/e6/58/e658ecfc32e9f0338b4900567a760314.webp)
![Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] by Cactus Jungle](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/14/39/1439dfe4de404a428ad6a8cacb500f96.webp)
Gardening facts about Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose] plant
How to Grow Austrocylindropuntia subulata [monstrose]
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
- red
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- red
- orange
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Austrocylindropuntia for your garden
aka Austrocylindropuntia exaltata, Cylindropuntia exaltata, Cylindropuntia subulata, Maihueniopsis exaltata, Maihueniopsis subulata, Opuntia exaltata, Opuntia segethii, Opuntia subulata, Pereskia subulata, Cane Cholla, Eve's Needle Cactus, Eve's Pin Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 13'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Austrocylindropuntia haematacantha, Austrocylindropuntia hypsophila, Austrocylindropuntia inarmata, Austrocylindropuntia steiniana, Austrocylindropuntia verschaffeltii var. hypsophila, Cylindropuntia haematacantha, Cylindropuntia hypsophila, Cylindropuntia verschaffeltii, Maihueniopsis verschaffeltii, Opuntia digitalis, Opuntia hypsophila, Opuntia posnanskyana, Opuntia steiniana, Opuntia verschaffelti var. digitalis, Opuntia verschaffeltii, Opuntia verschaffeltii var. hypsophila
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Austrocylindropuntia chuquisacana, Austrocylindropuntia teres, Austrocylindropuntia vestita, Cylindropuntia teres, Cylindropuntia vestita, Opuntia chuquisacana, Opuntia heteromorpha, Opuntia teres, Opuntia vestita, Tephrocactus heteromorphus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cylindropuntia shaferi, Maihueniopsis shaferi, Opuntia humahuacana, Opuntia shaferi, Opuntia weingartiana
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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