Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (Desert Christmas Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Cylindropuntia |
| Species | leptocaulis |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southwestern and southern United States of America to Central Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 60 - 120 cm |
| Spread | 90 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Desert gardens. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | It prefers sandy and heavier bottomland soils, often along fence rows and under trees from bird deposits. |
| Flower Description | Green - yellow or bronze. |
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