Buy Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard'

Also Known As

Opuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard'

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-10a

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Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard' plant details

Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the prettiest forms of a favorite cholla, this succulent "shrub" grows to a little over 4 ft with pale spines and greeny-yellow flowers mid spring. A fine container or garden specimen with full sun, gritty very well drained soil and a splash of summer water where such does not occur naturally. USDA zone 5 if not colder.