Austrocylindropuntia Species

Austrocylindropuntiaverschaffeltii

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Austrocylindropuntia (oss-troh-sil-in-droh-PUN-tee-uh)
Species
verschaffeltii (ver-shaf-FELT-ee-eye)
Synonym
Opuntia verschaffeltii
Opuntia digitalis
Opuntia hypsophila
Opuntia haematacantha
Opuntia posnanskyana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
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:

Phoenix, Arizona

San Francisco, California

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
3
neutrals
0
negative
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M
Chandler, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2011 | neutral

Another valid synonym:
Tephrocactus inarmatus

O
Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

A funny little plant, slow growing for me, but undemanding. The stems on my plant remain green when grown in partial shade or low light, ...Read More

X
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2005 | neutral

The flower color is copper-red.

Other valid synonyms are:
Cylindropuntia hypsophila
Cylindropuntia verschaff...Read More

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

Small tubular branching cactus with woody stems- new growth a burgundy in winter (don't know about summer yet) with sparse, very thin whi...Read More

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