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Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit]
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 2'-5'
planting zones
- 5b-10b
Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit] plant details
Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit] is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit]
- USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
- Sun exposure: 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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How to Grow Cylindropuntia kleiniae [SBH 9073 - Wah Wah Summit]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- pink
- red
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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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