Cylindropuntia Species, Chain Fruit Cholla, Hanging Chain Cholla, Jumping Cholla
Cylindropuntiafulgida

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cylindropuntia (sil-in-drop-UN-shee-uh)
Species: fulgida (FUL-jih-duh)

Synonym:Opuntia fulgida

Synonym:Cylindropuntia fulgida var. fulgida

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored