Darning-Needle Cholla, Branched Pencil Cholla
Cylindropuntia ramosissima
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Cactus, succulent, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
3-5 × 1 |
| Flowering Season | April-August |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Spines |
| Fruit | Greenish and spiny |
| Longevity In years |
20 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Description | This thin cholla cactus develops numerous branches forming an intricate pattern. Long spines range in color from silver to golden and give this plant an unusual profile. A species of the low, hot deserts of Southwestern Arizona, darning-needle cholla can handle extreme heat, drought, and exposure. One of the standout chollas for a cactus collection, flowers can range from yellow, to pink, to red, |
