Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cylindropuntia

Species:

Cylindropuntia alcahes subsp. mcgillii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (25-30°C) with adequate moisture; fresh seeds show higher germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI