Cylindropuntia
Considered a subgenus of Opuntia, it collects plants of species recognizable by their cylindrical stem, branched and divided into segments which sometimes form very intricate shrubs. These are very robust plants, resistant to frost and adaptable to difficult terrains. Those of greater size can be used to form impenetrable living barriers.
GROWING MEDIUM Balanced mix of lapillus, pumice and peat in equal parts. |
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EXPOSURE Gradual exposure to full sun in conditions of good ventilation |
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COLD TOLERANCE Freezing winter temperature with night low below 0 °C (32 °F). |
WATERING Water moderately waiting for the soil to dry. |
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GROWING SEASON A summer cycle with growth from March to September. |
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NUTRITION Fertilization low in nitrogen with NPK titre similar to 8:16:32. |
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Cylindropuntia whipplei
DJF 1116.24
Querino Wash, Az, USA.
Shrub species that forms small bushes 1 m tall, with about 10 cm long branches. It is richly branched and tenacious (does not break easily). Even the thorns are short, white and the flowers are light yellow. The fruits, whitish, are unarmed. Very resistant to intense cold, it thrives well cold temperatures (also below -10 ° C). Learn More -
Cylindropuntia hystrix
Cuban species, interesting for its long, dense spines with a beautiful golden colour. Learn More