Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica
Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica
Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica (Backeberg): A robust, shrubby cactus of branching stem segments. Its dark green stems have rhomboid tubercles and white areoles and spines. The stems can be topped with tiny (0.5" long) awl-shaped leaves. It blooms with showy red flowers up to 3.0" long. In the wild, it can reach up to 13.0' tall at maturity.
This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.
Product Size 2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color Green
All Seasonal Colors Orange / Copper
Bloom Color Yellow Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness) Zone 9 (20F)
Grow Zone (Hardiness) Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions Full Sun
Maximum Height Over 12"
Growth Habit / Shape Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic Hard to Kill
Special Characteristic Showy Blooms