Grusonia emoryi (Devil Cholla)


Botanical Information

FamilyCactaceae
GenusGrusonia
Speciesemoryi
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginSouthwestern United States of America and northwestern Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height15 - 20 cm
Spread2 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate from cuttings.
CultivationRequires little to no water and prefers full sun.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatPlains and mesas of the Southwestern United States of America and northwestern Mexico.
Flower DescriptionYellow flowers that are 5 cm in diameter and 7 cm in length.
Fruit DescriptionYellow fruit that is 5 - 8 cm long.

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