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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Maihueniopsis (may-hew-en-ee-OP-sis)
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Species
clavarioides (klav-ar-ee-OY-deez)
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Synonym
Opuntia clavarioides
Puna clavarioides
Cylindropuntia clavarioides
Austrocylindropuntia clavarioides
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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
Green
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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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
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

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | neutral

small creeping high altitude cactus from Argentina... sort of greyish. Made up of conical segments with the growing center at the widest...Read More

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