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Consolea Species, Semaphore Cactus

Consoleaspinosissima

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Consolea (kon-SO-lee-uh)

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Species

spinosissima (spin-oh-SIS-ee-muh)

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Synonym

Cactus spinosissimus

Opuntia spinosissima

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

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)

Spacing

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 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

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Mark_B

Garden Grove, CA | July 2015 | positive

Not a very picky plant, when it comes to soil, but preferably one that is fast-draining. It's bright green, with glossy skin. Spines are ...Read More

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