Austrocylindropuntia vestita
Austrocylindropuntia vestita
- Native to:
- Argentina | Bolivia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Austrocylindropuntia
- Species:
- Austrocylindropuntia vestita
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Can also propagate easily from stem cuttings.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI