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Grusonia Species, Devil Cholla, Kunze Club Cholla

Grusoniakunzei

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Grusonia (gru-SON-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Corynopuntia stanlyi var. wrightiana

Grusonia wrightiana

Opuntia wrightiana

Opuntia kunzei

Corynopuntia stanlyi var. kunzei

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | January 2005 | neutral

Another synonym that was included into this species is:
Opuntia stanlyi var. peeblesiana (Peebles Club Cholla)

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