Cylindropuntia imbricata subsp. imbricata
Cylindropuntia imbricata subsp. imbricata
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest | United States | AZ, CO, KS, NM, OK, TX
GBIF: justawannabe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Cylindropuntia
- Species:
- Cylindropuntia imbricata subsp. imbricata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- magenta, pink, purple
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals, pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from root crown after top-kill by fire. Benefits from periodic burning which reduces competition from grasses and woody encroachment.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C). Light exposure may enhance germination but not strictly required.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch