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Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Cylindropuntia (sil-in-drop-UN-shee-uh) Species: imbricata (im-brih-KAY-tuh) Synonym:Cylindropuntia imbricata var. imbricata Synonym:Cereus imbricatus Synonym:Opuntia imbricata Synonym:Opuntia cardenche Synonym:Cylindropuntia cardenche
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage DeciduousUnknown Foliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) 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 UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Magenta (pink-purple)Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom softwood cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |