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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)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Foliage: Succulent
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
On May 27, 2007, Theboneman from Phoenix, AZ wrote:
Although it has lots of spines as well as it seems to jump at you when you get to close to it, it is a really cool plant the is good to have in the background as well as it is good at keeping the dogs from pooping in your yard. :)
I like it a lot and wish that my parents would let me grow more. I love all types of chollas so if you know of any good ones let me know.
On Jun 8, 2004, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:
AKA, Hanging Chain Cholla, chain fruit cholla, cholla brincadora, velas de coyote.
I've seen this growing in the wild surrounding Phoenix; in Oro Valley, AZ and on the 'El Camino Del Diablo Trail' (Devils' Highway) that runs between Ajo and Wellton, Arizona in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.
Also 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 and on to Arivaca, AZ.
On Nov 1, 2003, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
Also known as Cholla or jumping cholla back in New Mexico where I grew up, this is one of the least garden-friendly plants I can think of and would strongly advise against growing it unless you have a pain wish. There are many times I can think why this cactus was aptly named, having hiked thousands of miles about the high deserts and been nailed by this plant even though I was sure I had clearance of it. The spines are very well barbed and nearly impossible to pull out intact. It takes months for your body to finally eject the spine, if ever. Just brush up against it and an entire leaf full of spines will immediately unattach itself from the mother plant and stick into you. It's in this way it ends up all over the place because it roots whereever the leaf falls. And it's not that great looking a cactus to begin with, though the 'skeletons' of this plant are highly ornamental- long cylinders full of holes- often used in decorations by the Indians.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Ajo, Arizona Arivaca, Arizona Hereford, Arizona Kearny, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona (2 reports) Tucson, Arizona (2 reports) Wellton, Arizona Arroyo Grande, California San Marino, California Hutto, Texas Kermit, Texas Lubbock, Texas
2 members have or want this plant for trade.
