Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Austrocylindropuntia

Species:

Austrocylindropuntia pachypus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with light exposure. Fresh seeds have higher germination rates than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI