Cylindropuntia cholla (Chain Link Cholla)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Cylindropuntia |
| Species | cholla |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Baja Peninsula, Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | An upright, branched, cylindrical-stemmed cactus with long stem segments and yellow spines. |
| Cultivation | Little watering needs and is drought tolerant. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Dry, well-drained sandy, gravelly, and rocky soils. |
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