Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
Buckhorn Cholla
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Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa) - Description
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa, commonly referred to as Buckhorn Cholla, is a cactus native to California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona in the United States.
Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa) - Growth
These cacti are very tolerant of drought and heat.
Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa) - Planting
Soak the seeds in water for a minimum of one day. Sow the seeds at 70F in spring. Separate young plants from each other. IMPORTANT: The spines of these cacti are rather sharp. Use a newspaper to handle the plants. Be sure to discard the used newspapers after use.
Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa) - Pest
Prone to rots that are generally associated with improper watering techniques. Also prone to mealybugs and scale.
Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa) - Interesting facts
The genus name Cylindropuntia is a combination between the word cylinder and the genus name Opuntia. The succulent stems of the cacti are cylindrical in shape and the members of the genus are closely related to those of Opuntia, hence the name.
Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa) - Soil and irrigation
As most cacti, these plants do best with well-drained soils. The soil should also be moderately fertile with a good amount of humus. Provide water from early spring to the middle of fall and allow for the soil to thoroughly dry out in between waterings.
