Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Cylindropuntia (sil-in-drop-UN-shee-uh) (Info)
Species: leptocaulis (lep-toh-KAW-liss) (Info)
Synonym:Opuntia leptocaulis
Synonym:Opuntia ramulifera
Synonym:Opuntia leptocaulis var. longispina
Synonym:Opuntia leptocaulis var. stipata
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Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Succulent
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is resistant to deer
Soil pH requirements:
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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
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