Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' (Crested Eve's Needle)


Botanical Information

FamilyCactaceae
GenusAustrocylindropuntia
Speciessubulata
Cultivar'Cristata'
CategoryTropicals
OriginEcuador and Peru.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C) -6 - (-3)
Temperature (°F)20 - 25
Height24 - 40 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicFinger-like spines that grow upward along the edges of broad rounded leaves.
ShapeClumping.
LandscapeIndoor potted succulent or specimen or as an accent piece in arid gardens.
CultivationWell-drained soil and double-potted, grow in full sun to partial shade.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThick rounded leaves with long, dull finger-like spines along the edges that point upward.
Colour DescriptionVivid green with small patches of tan deposits.
Texture DescriptionSoft with dull spines.

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