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.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Sheathed Cholla
Latin name
Cylindropuntia tunicata
type
Succulent
family
Cactaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
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.