Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

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Categories All plants, Chollas

Common names

Diamond Cholla, Pencil Cholla

Hardiness

USDA 8A-11. Hardy to 20° F.

Light

Full sun. Good heat tolerance in Phoenix.

Size

Shrubby cactus, 2 to 5′ tall and wide; joints with diamond shaped pattern, 9″ long.

Water

Little water.

Flowers

Brown, red tinged flowers in late spring and summer. They are followed by a brown fruit.

Origin

USA and Mexico.