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0Cylindropuntia imbricata (Haw.) F.M.Knuth
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Cylindropuntia1
- Native distribution
- Middle America, North America, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Global, Brazil, South Africauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
2 synonyms
- Cylindropuntia imbricata imbricata
- Opuntia imbricata imbricata (Haw.) DC.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Cylindropuntia imbricata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Thre) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q311066 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Cylindropuntia imbricata 30.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Kötélkaktusz · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Cylindropuntia imbricata · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Cylindropuntia imbricata · CC BY-SA 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-20 °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 imbricata – what to know
Cylindropuntia imbricata – family: Cactaceae, genus: Cylindropuntia. Native range: Middle America, North America, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Oklaho…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. -20 °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 imbricata?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Cylindropuntia imbricata need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Cylindropuntia imbricata get?
Frost-hardy to about -20 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Cylindropuntia imbricata toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cylindropuntia imbricata flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Cylindropuntia: Typical flowering time: May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Cylindropuntia
Data sources: GBIF.org – Cylindropuntia imbricata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q311066 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Cylindropuntia imbricata 30.jpg (CC BY 4.0) · Wikipedia – Kötélkaktusz (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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