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Teddy Bear Cholla

Cylindropuntia Bigelovii

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Overview

Opuntia bigelovii, or Teddy Bear Cholla, is a striking desert cactus, reaching up to 5 feet tall. It's known for its dense, velvety-appearing spines that can detach easily and painfully adhere to anything that touches them. They require full sun and well-draining soils, thriving in USDA zones 9-11. This low-maintenance plant adds unique texture to xeriscapes but should be placed away from high-traffic areas due to its spiny nature.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Type Cactus, SucculentClimate Arid
Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — visually striking appearance

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus, Succulent
Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Arid

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Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — velvety-appearing spines that can detach easily and painfully adhere to anything that touches them; adding both
Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — cactus / succulent with green and yellow blooms
Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — drought-tolerant plant that provides year-round interest and a dramatic flair to the landscape
Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — scientifically named Cylindropuntia bigelovii; these spines are far from cuddly
Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — visually striking appearance; native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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