Cylindropuntia bigelovii
Teddy Bear Cholla
Description
Short, tidy cholla that is coated with yellow sheathed thorns. The color is especially marked when plants are backlit. Rarely flowering, these plants spread by dropping stems and rooting along. Use where it will not be disturbed. Keep away from children and pets.
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Roadside, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.