Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cylindropuntia

Species:

Cylindropuntia molesta subsp. clavellina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

180 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, desert mammals, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions. Vegetative propagation via stem segments is more common and reliable than seed propagation.

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