Cylindropuntia Cholla Cactus

Cholla Cactus Plant Description

Cylindropuntia is native to Mexico with over 20 known species, which makes it a fun cactus to collect. A cactus that branches out covered in thick white spines. Will bloom small flowers that mature into fruit.

Cholla Cactus Plant Specs and Regions

Native to: Mexico

ZONE: 5,6 

Hardiness: tender soft succulent - will not tolerate frost

Recommended light conditions: direct sun several hours

Bloomtime: Spring/Summer

Bloom Color: unknown

Cholla Cactus Water & Light Recommendations

Watering Needs Indoors: Instead of giving your succulents gradual sips of water throughout the week, give them a good soaking, to the point where water runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to empty the water that runs into the saucer, succulents do not like to sit in water. Then let the soil dry out completely before watering again.

Watering Needs Outdoors: In the Summer water your succulents every two weeks, by soaking them and letting them dry before watering again. In the Winter water your succulents once a month.

Technical Information About This Plant

• Requires bright light for most of the day. Or constant dappled shade.
• Best to water every 2 weeks.