Buy Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Wah Wah'

Also Known As

Opuntia whipplei 'Wah Wah'
Opuntia whipplei - Wah Wah Summit

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Wah Wah' plant details

Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Wah Wah' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse, green and yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Wah Wah'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, green and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Wah Wah'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the northern most zone of its occurrence on the Nevada Utah boarder, this short shrubby and a o-so-cute dwarf cholla grows to about 18 inches in tall and a little wider with glowing golden spines and chartreuse yellow flowers mid spring. Easy to grow in full sun, mineral soil, a little summer water where no rain falls. USDA zone 5b.