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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
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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
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How to Grow Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 4'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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