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Cylindropuntia Species, Cane Cholla, Spiny Cholla

Cylindropuntia imbricata subsp. spinosior

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cylindropuntia (sil-in-drop-UN-shee-uh)
Info
Synonym
Opuntia spinosior
Opuntia whipplei var. spinosior
Cylindropuntia spinosior
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pink
Bright Yellow
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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; direct sow after last frost
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arivaca, Arizona

Gilbert, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Rio Rico, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Young, Arizona

San Diego, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Clayton, North Carolina

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

New Ellenton, South Carolina

Dripping Springs, Texas

Garland, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Beaters
Phoenix, AZ | January 2010 | positive

This plant grows well in metro Phoenix at an elevation of 1000 feet. We grow it now in a south facing alley where it enhances our home se...Read More

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | November 2006 | positive

I've seen these growing in the wild on the West Ruby Road Trail in Arizona (South of Tucson), off of Interstate 19 through to Ruby, AZ an...Read More

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