Cylindropuntia ramosissima

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Diamond Cholla

 
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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: Andrea Baker SNWA

 

Description

Cactus can grow up to 3 feet tall and wide. Close up of the plant will display a diamond shaped pattern on the stem. Flowers are small and yellow-green to faded red.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Cactus

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

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Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.