Eve's Needle,Cane Cholla-cactus*BULKRATE*3inch cuttings

Eve's Needle, Cane Cholla

Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 11-13
USDA: 9-10

Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: High elevations in Ecuador and Peru, 8000 to 12000 feet (2400 to 3600 m)

Growth Habits
Tree-like cactus, up to 13 feet tall (4 m),
10 feet in diameter (3 m); stems up to 20 inches long (50 cm);
awl like leaves, up to 5 inches long (12 cm);
1 to 4 spines, up to 3.2 inches long (8 cm)

Watering Needs: Little water

Propagation: Cuttings

Scientific Name: Austrocylindropuntia subulata (Muehlenpfordt) Backeberg
Synonym: Opuntia subulata, Opuntia segethii, Maihueniopsis subulata, Opuntia exaltata, Cylindropuntia subulata, Cylindropuntia exaltata, Austrocylindropuntia exaltata, Pereskia subulata, Maihueniopsis exaltata
Family: Cactaceae

Indoor-friendly. Easy to propagate.

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On Feb-13-09 at 02:54:41 PST, seller added the following information:

 Saguaro-like cactus, slow growing; takes 30 years to reach maturity,
Many branches great for starting new plants.
Easy to propagate and each cutting produces more interesting and completely individual new branches.
Drought tolerant but with frequent watering it thrives.
Often called 'Never Die' a great start to a cactus collection and a great addition to any home garden.
You'll have this one for years to come.

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On Mar-10-09 at 04:47:52 PDT, seller added the following information:

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