Cylindropuntia alcahes subsp. alcahes
Cylindropuntia alcahes subsp. alcahes
- Native to:
- Mexican Pacific Is. | Mexico | Mexico Northwest | United States | AZ
GBIF: turtlocity
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Cylindropuntia
- Species:
- Cylindropuntia alcahes subsp. alcahes
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, 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 at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with adequate moisture. Light exposure may improve germination rates.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch