Opuntia cylindrica crested is a unique cactus plant having its origin in Bolivia and Peru. A member of the Cactaceae family, the cactus Opuntia cylindrica is a rare sight. It has a labyrinth undulated crested stem with a fascinating Emerald Idol look. A line of creamy white wool covers the short spines on the top. Commonly known as Emerald Idol Cactus, the plant grows to a height of 0.15 meters. This winter-dormant slow-growing cactus loves Full Sun to Partial Shade. It is not hardy to frost or winters.
Growth Rate
This interesting cactus is slow-growing.
Flowering
Flowering is a very rare sight. The cactus hardly ever blooms.
Watering and Feeding
Like the other members of the Cactaceae family, Opuntia cylindrica crested requires minimal watering. For its care, water sparingly - almost once a week during the growing season and reduce during winters. Once a year, top feed is enough.
Soil
The soil should be sandy and free draining. There should be enough space for seamless airflow. To a cactus potting mix, you can add pumice or lapilli.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone of Emerald Idol Cactus is 9a to 11b. It is not frost-hardy.
Light
For best growth, expose your plant to Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Propagation
Opuntia cylindrica cristata care is simple. Through stem cuttings, this cactus can be propagated with ease.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | All year long |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia cylindrica cristata |
| Common Name | Emerald idol cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Coral red |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Mature Size | 1215cm. |
| Native Area | Ecuador and peru |
| Resistance | 12 to 15 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Opuntia cylindrica crested is a unique cactus plant having its origin in Bolivia and Peru. A member of the Cactaceae family, the cactus Opuntia cylindrica is a rare sight. It has a labyrinth undulated crested stem with a fascinating Emerald Idol look. A line of creamy white wool covers the short spines on the top. Commonly known as Emerald Idol Cactus, the plant grows to a height of 0.15 meters. This winter-dormant slow-growing cactus loves Full Sun to Partial Shade. It is not hardy to frost or winters.
Growth Rate
This interesting cactus is slow-growing.
Flowering
Flowering is a very rare sight. The cactus hardly ever blooms.
Watering and Feeding
Like the other members of the Cactaceae family, Opuntia cylindrica crested requires minimal watering. For its care, water sparingly - almost once a week during the growing season and reduce during winters. Once a year, top feed is enough.
Soil
The soil should be sandy and free draining. There should be enough space for seamless airflow. To a cactus potting mix, you can add pumice or lapilli.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone of Emerald Idol Cactus is 9a to 11b. It is not frost-hardy.
Light
For best growth, expose your plant to Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Propagation
Opuntia cylindrica cristata care is simple. Through stem cuttings, this cactus can be propagated with ease.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | All year long |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia cylindrica cristata |
| Common Name | Emerald idol cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Coral red |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Mature Size | 1215cm. |
| Native Area | Ecuador and peru |
| Resistance | 12 to 15 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |