Coastal Cholla

Cylindropuntia prolifera

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Overview

The Coastal Cholla (Cylindropuntia prolifera) is a native cactus of the southern California and Baja California regions. This perennial shrub reaches a height of 2-4 feet and spreads up to 5 feet wide. It produces greenish-yellow flowers, followed by spine-covered fruit. Preferring sandy soils, it requires minimal water and full sun, making it ideal for xeriscapes. Handle cautiously due to sharp spines. Zone 9-11 hardiness.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10

Coastal Cholla (Cylindropuntia prolifera) — Preferring sandy soils, it requires minimal water and full sun, making it ideal for xeriscapes; requires minimal

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cactaceae

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Coastal Cholla (Cylindropuntia prolifera) — or as part of a desert-themed landscape design

Coastal Cholla (Cylindropuntia prolifera) — cactus with pink blooms

Coastal Cholla (Cylindropuntia prolifera) — cactus for full

Coastal Cholla (Cylindropuntia prolifera) — This perennial shrub reaches a height of 2-4 feet and spreads up to 5 feet wide; handle cautiously due to sharp

Coastal Cholla (Cylindropuntia prolifera) — It produces greenish-yellow flowers, followed by spine-covered fruit; the stems are densely covered with spines

Coastal Cholla (Cylindropuntia prolifera) — Preferring sandy soils, it requires minimal water and full sun, making it ideal for xeriscapes; requires minimal

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