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Diamond Cholla

Cylindropuntia Ramosissima

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Overview

The Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia ramosissima) dazzles with its diamond-shaped tubercles. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it grows 3 to 5 feet tall and spreads 2 to 4 feet wide. Needle-like golden spines densely cover the slender, greenish-gray branches, giving a scintillating effect. Preferring full sun and well-draining soil, this drought-tolerant plant adds an exotic texture and year-round interest to arid landscapes. Keep clear of walkways due to sharp spines.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Climate Arid
Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia Ramosissima) — The Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia ramosissima) dazzles with its diamond-shaped tubercles

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Arid

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Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia Ramosissima) — cactus for full
Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia Ramosissima) — The Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia ramosissima) dazzles with its diamond-shaped tubercles; preferring full sun
Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia Ramosissima) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it grows 3 to 5 feet tall and spreads 2 to 4 feet wide; the branches are covered in
Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia Ramosissima) — Needle-like golden spines densely cover the slender, greenish-gray branches, giving a scintillating effect; it's
Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia Ramosissima) — Preferring full sun and well-draining soil; cactus for full
Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia Ramosissima) — this drought-tolerant plant adds an exotic texture and year-round interest to arid landscapes; scientifically

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