Walkingstick Cactus, Spiny Cholla, Cane Cholla
Cylindropuntia spinosior
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Cactus, succulent, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
4 × 3 |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | May-June |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Spines |
| Fruit | Yellow, juicy |
| Longevity In years |
20 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 2000-6500 ft. |
| Description | This is one of the more cold tolerant cholla cacti, and one well suited to gardens in mid elevation localities where grass and oak woodland occur. The form is generally more open and less densely branched than many other Cholla Species. A Walking Stick Cholla has some of the most vibrant blooms of any of the native cacti. Flowers can range from pink to deep magenta in color. The large, persistent yellow fruits are a good aid in identification and add visual interest even when plants are not blooming. |
