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Cylindropuntia Species, Chain-Link Cholla

Cylindropuntiacholla

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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
cholla (KOL-luh)
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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

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Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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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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Bloom Size

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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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Xenomorf
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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