|
|
CoronaCactus Nursery LLC. �Cactus & Succulent
growers. |
||||||
|
Plant List |
Shop Online |
||||||
|
|
Plant of the Month June 2008 � Teddy Bear
Cholla Cylindropuntia
bigelovii Cactaceae Family Form: Tree like cactus,
well defined trunk changing to a dark brown with age. Occasionally branching
at the base. Multi branched with segments are very densely spined in a golden
color and are easily detached. Large clusters of Cylindropuntia
bigelovii are not uncommon, as the segments drop from the plant or get
snagged on a curious desert critter, the segments root into the ground where
they sit and grow into a new plant. Size: Can get to 8ft
tall. Average of 4ft. Does not spread out very wide, only about 2/3rd of its
height. Flowers/Fruit: Yellow with traces
of green and red. Fruit is green, ovoid and has glochids.
They bloom in the spring, March/April. Sun/Water: Can take full sun
and needs little to no water once established. Propagation: Cuttings or fallen
segments. Can be grown from seed with patience. Notes: This cactus is
notorious for its vicious spines that seem to reach out and grab you. Each of
the thousands of spines on each segment contain
microscopic barbs that really put the grab on whatever it sticks to. These
densely spined segments, from afar, can seem just like a plush Teddy Bear
ready for a cuddle. This is very much not the case! Removing these spines can
be extremely painful, so take extra care when you�re around the Teddy Bears.
C. bigelovii can be found in the Mojave, |
|
|
|
|
|
������������ |
������������ |
������������ |
|
|
|
|
|
������������ |
������������ |
������������ |
|
Photo from our
garden plant. |
|
|
|
������������ |
������������ |
������������ |
|
Photos taken at |
||
|
Cactus of the Month Archives June 2008 � Cylindropuntia bigelovii |
||
Copyright � 2008
Corona Cactus Nursery LLC.������������������ ����������������������������������������������Page
Update:
All photos are
property of Corona Cactus Nursery LLC.�������������������������������������������������������������
6-4-08