Opuntia cylindrica (Cane Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Species | cylindrica |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Ecuador and Peru. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The plant is a source of mescaline. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 26 |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright columnar. |
| Landscape | In potted succulent collections, rock gardens, arid gardens, accent plant, potted patio or indoor plant or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | Seed or cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Plant in well-draining, slightly neutral (pH of 6.4 - 6.7) cactus mix, gravelly or sandy soil in full sun. Repot annually to encourage growth. |
| Pests | Scale, mealybugs, and spider mites may be of concern as well as black tip fungus and stem rot. |
| Notable Specimens | The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Arid rocky outcroppings and dry sunny deserts. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth succulent columns covered with smaller finely-spined bodies protruding outward and upward, areoles insignificant and carrying 3 - 5 spines each. |
| Fruit Description | Small, spineless, egg shaped fruit. |
| Colour Description | Medium to vivid green bodies covered in a coating of spines varying from wooly white to dark brown. |
| Texture Description | Coarse. |
Photographs
Opuntia cylindrica, Form
Opuntia cylindrica, Form (Maturity)
Opuntia cylindrica, Seedling