Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. coloradensis
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. coloradensis
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northwest | United States | AZ, CA, NV, UT
GBIF: Tellur Fenner (Blue Wind School of Botanical Studies)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Cylindropuntia
- Species:
- Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. coloradensis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange, yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, desert mammals, pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with warm temperatures (21-27°C) and light exposure. May have variable germination rates typical of desert-adapted cacti.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch