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Silver Cholla
Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia echinocarpus (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) Knuth
Synonym: Cactus echinocarpus, Opuntia echinocarpa, Opuntia wigginsii, Cylindropuntia wigginsii
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 11-13 USDA: 9-11 Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: USA (Arizona, California, Nevada), Mexico (Baja California, Sonora) Growth Habits: Cholla, up to 3 feet tall and wide (90 cm) Watering Needs: Little water

Blooming Habits:
Yellow flowers in spring.