Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Cylindropuntia (sil-in-drop-UN-shee-uh) Species: leptocaulis (lep-toh-KAW-liss) Synonym:Opuntia leptocaulis Synonym:Opuntia ramulifera Synonym:Opuntia leptocaulis var. longispina Synonym:Opuntia leptocaulis var. stipata
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage This plant is resistant to deerUnknown Foliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness 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 Bright YellowBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil 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 cuttingsAllow cut surface to callous over before planting 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 |