This is a monstrose form of the Opuntia subulata, also known as Austrocylindropuntia subulata.
Origin and habitat: Probably native only to the Andes of Peru
Description: It is a popular well-known shrubby cactus with several main branches from the base or a small tree with a simple erect trunk and a large almost hemispherical top often 3 to 4(-5) meters high. The leaves are relatively large and persistent.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring and summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Austrocylindropuntia subulata |
| Common Name | Christmas tree cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Light pink |
| Genus | Austrocylindropuntia |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 13 feet |
| Native Area | Peruvian andes |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring and summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Austrocylindropuntia subulata |
| Common Name | Christmas tree cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Light pink |
| Genus | Austrocylindropuntia |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 13 feet |
| Native Area | Peruvian andes |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This is a monstrose form of the Opuntia subulata, also known as Austrocylindropuntia subulata.
Origin and habitat: Probably native only to the Andes of Peru
Description: It is a popular well-known shrubby cactus with several main branches from the base or a small tree with a simple erect trunk and a large almost hemispherical top often 3 to 4(-5) meters high. The leaves are relatively large and persistent.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring and summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Austrocylindropuntia subulata |
| Common Name | Christmas tree cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Light pink |
| Genus | Austrocylindropuntia |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 13 feet |
| Native Area | Peruvian andes |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring and summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Austrocylindropuntia subulata |
| Common Name | Christmas tree cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Light pink |
| Genus | Austrocylindropuntia |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 13 feet |
| Native Area | Peruvian andes |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |