Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cylindropuntia

Species:

Cylindropuntia whipplei subsp. whipplei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent , Shrub

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, greenish-yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Not notably fire-adapted; cacti typically damaged by fire but may resprout from undamaged bases in some cases.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (70-85°F). Germination can be erratic; vegetative propagation via stem segments is more reliable.

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