Austrocylindropuntia verschaffeltii
CACTUS
Cactaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or cactus

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
0.15m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Austrocylindropuntia haematacantha, A. hypsophila, A. inarmata, A. teres, Banfiopuntia verschaffeltii, Cylindropuntia haematacantha, C. hypsophila, Opuntia haematacantha, O. hypsophila, O. posnanskyana, O. teres, O. verschaffeltii

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Austrocylindropuntia verschaffeltii
CACTUS
Cactaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or cactus

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
0.15m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: red or orange

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Bark & Stems: spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, groundcovers, accents, fire retardant

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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