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Austrocylindropuntiavestita

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Austrocylindropuntia (oss-troh-sil-in-droh-PUN-tee-uh)
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Species
vestita (VES-tee-tuh)
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Synonym
Austrocylindropuntia chuquisacana
Austrocylindropuntia teres
Cylindropuntia teres
Opuntia chuquisacana
Opuntia heteromorpha
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Brea, California

Crystal River, Florida

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martenfisher
Crystal River, FL | June 2012 | positive

I have been propogating revert growth from the crested form for some time time. Fast and easy to root and care for as long as the soil is...Read More

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

Other valid synonyms are:

Opuntia vestita
Tephrocactus heteromorphus

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