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Cholla 'Parrot'

Cylindropuntia

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Cylindropuntia (sil-in-drop-UN-shee-uh)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Danger

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Fruit Size

Magenta (pink-purple)

Red

Orange

Red-Orange

Pale Yellow

Bicolor

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From woody stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Perennials

Shrubs

Cactus and Succulents

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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