8" Whipple's Cholla Cactus (Cylindropuntia whipplei) - Hardy Flowering Shrub, Live Plant Ships Bare Root
$52.50
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Get a unique, hardy addition to your cactus collection with this 8" Whipple's Cholla Cactus (Cylindropuntia whipplei). The plant pictured is the exact one you'll receive, shipped bare root via USPS. Known for its shrubby, branched structure, this cactus thrives both indoors and outdoors, producing beautiful yellow-green flowers in late spring to early summer. Its sturdy, spiny stems grow upright, making it a striking centerpiece in any succulent or xeriscape garden.
Plant Size: 8 inches tall (exact plant shown)
Type: Live flowering cactus, ships bare root
Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia whipplei
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8a to 10b (tolerates down to 10°F/-12.2°C)
Light: Prefers full sun, with some shade in hot climates
Watering: Drought-tolerant; water moderately in growing season
Flowers: Yellow to greenish-yellow blooms in late spring/early summer
Propagation: Easy from stem cuttings or seeds
Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily); partial shade in extreme heat
Soil: Well-draining cactus mix or sandy/gravelly soil
Watering: Let soil dry between waterings; reduce in winter
Temperature: Prefers cooler winters, tolerates heat and frost
Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
Ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and desert-themed landscapes
Shipped bare root to ensure safe transit
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8" Whipple's Cholla Cactus (Cylindropuntia whipplei) - Hardy Flowering Shrub, Live Plant Ships Bare Root
$52.50