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Cactaceae
Cylindropuntia Natural Hybrid, Mason Valley Cholla, Pink Teddy Bear Cholla
Cylindropuntiafosbergii
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Family
Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cylindropuntia
(sil-in-drop-UN-shee-uh)
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Species
fosbergii
(fos-BER-gee-eye)
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Synonym
Opuntia fosbergii
Opuntia bigelovii var. hoffmannii
Cylindropuntia bigelovii var. hoffmannii
Cylindropuntia x fosbergii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
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Spacing
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Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
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Where to Grow
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Bloom Characteristics
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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
From softwood 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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A Naturally occurring crossbreed of C. bigelovii & C. echinocarpa