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0Cylindropuntia bigelovii
- Accepted name
- Cylindropuntia fosbergii (C.B.Wolf) Rebman, M.A.Baker & Pinkava the name used is a synonym2
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Cylindropuntia1
- Native distribution
- USA (SE-California: Imperial Co.), Californiauncertain4
- Synonyms
- 3
8 synonyms
- Cylindropuntia bigelovii
- Cylindropuntia bigelovii bigelovii
- Grusonia fosbergii (C.B.Wolf) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia bigelovii bigelovii Engelm.
- Opuntia bigelovii hoffmannii Fosberg
- Opuntia bigelowii hoffmannii Fosberg
- Opuntia fosbergii C.B.Wolf
- Opuntia fulgida hoffmannii (Fosberg) L.D.Benson
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (4)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Cylindropuntia bigelovii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Cylindropuntia fosbergii (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Cylindropuntia tip: Its barbed spines lodge in skin – handle it only with thick gloves or tongs.
Cylindropuntia bigelovii – what to know
Cylindropuntia bigelovii – family: Cactaceae, genus: Cylindropuntia. Native range: USA (SE-California: Imperial Co.), California. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. -5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Cylindropuntia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Cylindropuntia bigelovii?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Cylindropuntia bigelovii need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Cylindropuntia bigelovii get?
Frost-hardy to about -5 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Cylindropuntia bigelovii toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cylindropuntia bigelovii flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Cylindropuntia: Typical flowering time: May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Cylindropuntia
Data sources: GBIF.org – Cylindropuntia bigelovii (CC BY 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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