Cylindropuntia Species, Chain-Link Cholla

Cylindropuntiacholla

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cylindropuntia (sil-in-drop-UN-shee-uh)
Species
cholla (KOL-luh)
Synonym
Opuntia cholla
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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
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
Regional

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | June 2004 | neutral

Many cholla's resemble links to a chain.
There are also other species of cholla with the common name "Chain-link".
I think...Read More

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