Whipple's Cholla Cactus Live Cuttings, Flowering Shrubby Hardy Plant (5 Piece)

Description: Description Cylindropuntia whippleiis a branched cactus with green or sometimes purplish-green, firmly attached stem segments with distincttuberclesand woolyareoleswith clusters of white, yellow, or pale red-brown spines. It usually grows as an upright, up to 5 feet (1.5 m) tallshrubwith many stems branching from a woody centraltrunk, but this species also has a low-growing form with shorter stems that stay close to the ground. The stem segments are up to 6 inches (15 cm) long and up to 0.9 inches (2.2 cm) in diameter. Spines are stout and up to 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) long. Each areole bears 1 to 10, usually 3 to 8 spines. Flowers are yellow to greenish-yellow, up to 1.2 inches (3 cm) in diameter, and appear from late spring to early summer. Fruits are spineless, broadly cylindrical to nearly spherical, with prominent tubercules and areoles, up to 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) long and 1.3 inches (3.2 cm) in diameter. They are fleshy, yellow to greenish-yellow, and contain pale yellow seeds. How to Grow and Care for Cylindropuntia whipplei Light:C. whippleithrives in full sun. Indoors, a window with access to sunlight for 6 hours a day works best. Some shade during midday and afternoon can prevent sunburn in very hot climates. Soil:This cactus requires a soil mix that drains well. It prefers sandy or gravelly soil, but it can tolerate other soil types as long as there is good drainage. Use a commercial cactus potting mix, orcreate your own. Temperature:Extremely tolerant of high temperatures, this cactus prefers cooler temperatures in winter.C. whippleican withstand temperatures as low as 10 F (-12.2 C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones8a to 10b, 10 to 40 F (-12.2 to 4.4 C). Watering:From spring to fall, water moderately and let the soil dry out completely before watering again. In most areas, rainfall will be enough for established plants. For a potted plant, never let the container sit in water. Suspendwateringin winter. Fertilizing:C. whippleidoes not need fertilizer when planted in the ground. However, in a container, the plant will benefit from fertilization during the growing season. Apply a water-soluble fertilizer. Suspend feeding during the winter when the plant goes dormant. Repotting:Repot only when yourC. whippleibecomes potbound or is too large and unstable in its container. Choose a slightly larger container with drainage holes at the bottom. The best time for repotting is late winter or early spring. Propagation:You can propagateC. whippleiby cuttings (stem segments) or seeds. Starting this cactus from seeds is a slow process, and it may take 3 to 4 years before you have a sizeable plant. Propagation by stem segments is the easiest method and yields faster results. The best time to take cuttings is early summer. Sow the seeds in late spring. Toxicity of Cylindropuntia whipplei C. whippleiis not toxic to humans or pets. However, keep it away from pets and children as it has glochids that may cause moderate skin irritation. Scientific Classification Family:Cactaceae Subfamily:Opuntioideae Tribe:Cylindropuntieae Genus:Cylindropuntia

Price: 10.5 USD

Location: Madera, California

End Time: 2023-12-31T12:33:32.000Z

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