Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica

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Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica (Backeberg): A robust, shrubby cactus of branching stem segments. Its dark green stems have rhomboid tubercles and white areoles and spines. The stems can be topped with tiny (0.5" long) awl-shaped leaves. It blooms with showy red flowers up to 3.0" long. In the wild, it can reach up to 13.0' tall at maturity.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

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Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Orange / Copper

Bloom Color

Yellow Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 9 (20F)

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 9 - 10

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