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Cane Cholla
Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia spinosior (Engelmann) Knuth
Synonym: Opuntia whipplei var. spinosior, Opuntia spinosior
Family: Cactaceae

Show Larger Picture As Opuntia spinosior at the DBG (1977095401), early May

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 11-24 USDA: 8-11 Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: USA (Arizona, New Mexico), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora), at 1000 to 5000 feet elevation (300-1500 m) Growth Habits: Tree-like cholla, up to 7 feet tall (2 m); joints 6 inches long (15 cm) Watering Needs: Little to no water Propagation: Cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Yellow to red flowers