Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cumulopuntia

Species:

Cumulopuntia berteroi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

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

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI