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Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa 'High Ho Silver'
Also Known As
- Opuntia acanthocarpa 'High Ho Silver'
- High Ho Silver Buckhorn Cholla
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-5'
- W: 4'-5'
planting zones
- 6b-11
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa 'High Ho Silver' plant details
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa 'High Ho Silver' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green and white foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa 'High Ho Silver'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa 'High Ho Silver'
- USDA Zones: 6b - 11
- 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: Cistus Nursery
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Gardening facts about Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa 'High Ho Silver' plant
How to Grow Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa 'High Ho Silver'
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
- white
- green
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- 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
aka Opuntia bigelovii, Opuntia bigelovii var. ciribe, Opuntia ciribe, Teddy Bear Cholla
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
aka Opuntia echinocarpa [SBH 7777], Golden Cholla, Silver Cholla
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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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