Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose cutting
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
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
| Blooming Season | Spring and summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Christmas tree cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Light pink |
| Frost Tolerance | -5° C |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Height | 13 feet |
| Origin | Peruvian andes |
| Pot Size | Cutting |
| Scientific Name | Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose cutting |
| Shape | Globose |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |