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Austrocylindropuntiashaferi

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Austrocylindropuntia shaferi by CactusJordi
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Austrocylindropuntia (oss-troh-sil-in-droh-PUN-tee-uh)
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Species
shaferi (SHAY-fer-ee)
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Synonym
Opuntia shaferi
Cylindropuntia shaferi
Maihueniopsis shaferi
Opuntia weingartiana
Opuntia humahuacana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Other valid synonyms are:
Opuntia shaferi var. humahuacana
Austrocylindropuntia shaferi var. humahuacana
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