Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cylindropuntia

Species:

Cylindropuntia thurberi subsp. thurberi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

180 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, desert pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Not fire adapted; suffers significant damage from fire with slow recovery or mortality of mature plants.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (25-30°C). Light may enhance germination but is not strictly required.

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