Cylindropuntia Echinocarpa
Common Name: Silver Cholla
California NativeUnited States Native
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Silver Cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa) is a shrubby cactus native to the deserts of California and the American Southwest. It features dense, silvery spines that give it a frosty appearance, and it thrives in dry, sandy soils with full sun. Handle with care, as its barbed spines are extremely sharp.
Plant Details
- Type
- Cactus
- Native Region
- Southwestern USA
- Mature Size
- Max width 2-6' Max height 4-9’
- Growth Rate
- High, 5 gallon plant to maturity 4 years
- Where Excelled
- South to North California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Nevada and Southwest
- Watering
- Low to High. High potential for dry farming
- Reproduction
- High pad production, low fruit and seed production.
- Sugar Content
- low in pads, high in fruit
- Uses
- Landscaping, Prickly pear wine, jam, spirits, juice
- Available Sizes
- 4-6" Plants, 3 pack for $16, 10 pack for $55, 100 pack for $350. All with free shipping
- 5 Gallon Plant, $100, pick up in Hi Vista, or shipped as cutting for an additional charge.
- Climate Observations
- Plants under 1 year, 15 -115F. Plants above 1 year, 0-120F. Very high wind tolerance
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Safety Notice: Many agave and cactus species have sharp spines—please handle with care when unpacking and planting.