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Cylindropuntia bigelovii

Teddy Bear Cholla

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Description

Short, tidy cholla that is coated with yellow sheathed thorns. The color is especially marked when plants are backlit. Rarely flowering, these plants spread by dropping stems and rooting along. Use where it will not be disturbed.

 

Plant Type

Cactus

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.