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Sheathed Cholla in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Cylindropuntia tunicata

 

Sheathed Cholla

Cylindropuntia is a genus of cacti, native to northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States. They are known for their barbed spines that have a nasty habit of attaching themselves to skin, fur, and clothing! They have cylindrical stem segments, joined end-to-end and grow in a branching, tree-like manner.

 
plant Features
  • Sheathed Cholla likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Sheathed Cholla likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Sheathed Cholla is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Sheathed Cholla likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Sheathed Cholla

Latin name

Cylindropuntia tunicata

type

Succulent

family

Cactaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Sheathed Cholla likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Sheathed Cholla is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Soil

    Sheathed Cholla likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Sheathed Cholla likes very little water

    Very little water

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Sheathed Cholla is 1.50meters x 2.50meters 1.50 M 2.50 M

Cylindropuntia tunicata

Cylindropuntia is a genus of cacti, native to northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States. They are known for their barbed spines that have a nasty habit of attaching themselves to skin, fur, and clothing! They have cylindrical stem segments, joined end-to-end and grow in a branching, tree-like manner.


Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Mid Summer

Dig holes or beds wide, not deep. Gently remove plants from containers, keeping the root ball intact and plant level with the surrounding soil, spreading the roots outward. Back fill around the roots with native soil then water to settle the soil around the roots. Stake large plants to prevent excess movement in strong winds.

 

Propagation

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Most cacti and succulents can be propagated by small stem cuttings that are allowed to dry out for a few days or weeks before replanting in slightly moist, well-drained potting soil.

 
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