Corynopuntia Species, Club Cholla, Dagger Cholla

Corynopuntiainvicta

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Species
invicta (in-VIK-tuh)
Synonym
Grusonia invicta
Opuntia invicta
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Santa Rosa, California

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Santa Rosa, CA | November 2016 | positive

Somehow this supposedly difficult cactus from Baja has been brought into cultivation and tamed. I got my cutting from a friend in Reno, ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

Sprawling, intensely spiny tubular prickley pear cactus from Baja California

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