Cylindropuntia × tetracantha
Cylindropuntia × tetracantha
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northwest
GBIF: T.L.Knight



Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Cylindropuntia
- Species:
- Cylindropuntia × tetracantha
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange, red
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Most propagation is vegetative via stem segments.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI