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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

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 Spring and summer
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Austrocylindropuntia subulata
Common Name Eve's Needle Cactus
Common Name Eve's Needle Cactus, Christmas tree cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Light pink
Flower Color Light pink, yellow, orange
Genus Austrocylindropuntia
Growth Habit Cylindrical
Growth Habit Globose
Growth Rate Moderate
Mature Size 13 feet
Mature Size 13 ft tall, 4 ft. wide
Native Area Peruvian andes
Native Area South America
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By stem cuttings
Resistance 5° C
Resistance Drought tolerant, heat resistance, deer resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized cactus potting soil
Special Features Unique appearance, easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun, Partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for dogs, safe for cats
Watering Needs Low

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Nice size. Did not stay in pot for shippi...

Nice size. Did not stay in pot for shipping but should be ok.

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07/06/2018
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Love it! Shipping was very fast. It's very...

Love it! Shipping was very fast. It's very healthy also. Came very well packaged.

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Arrived in good shape nice plant great company

Eve's Needle Cactus - Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose 'Gumby'

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Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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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

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 Spring and summer
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Austrocylindropuntia subulata
Common Name Eve's Needle Cactus
Common Name Eve's Needle Cactus, Christmas tree cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Light pink
Flower Color Light pink, yellow, orange
Genus Austrocylindropuntia
Growth Habit Cylindrical
Growth Habit Globose
Growth Rate Moderate
Mature Size 13 feet
Mature Size 13 ft tall, 4 ft. wide
Native Area Peruvian andes
Native Area South America
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By stem cuttings
Resistance 5° C
Resistance Drought tolerant, heat resistance, deer resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized cactus potting soil
Special Features Unique appearance, easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun, Partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for dogs, safe for cats
Watering Needs Low

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CB
08/06/2018
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WM
04/07/2017
Wkilgore2 M.

Nice size. Did not stay in pot for shippi...

Nice size. Did not stay in pot for shipping but should be ok.

DM
07/06/2018
Dwest0723 M.

Love it! Shipping was very fast. It's very...

Love it! Shipping was very fast. It's very healthy also. Came very well packaged.

JL
12/29/2021
Juan L.

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This review has no content.

JE
07/13/2022
John E.
United States United States

Plant

Arrived in good shape nice plant great company

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