= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Cylindropuntia imbricata
very low
bright pink
July
3 to 4 ft.
3 to 4 ft.
Yes
Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas
sun
USDA zones 5-9
not specified
Cholla is an upright, irregular-shaped cactus that grows naturally south of Colorado Springs to Pueblo. It has small arms (joints) that extend horizontally from the main greenish-grey stems.
Stunning, double, bright pink flowers bloom in summer and are followed by yellow fruit. This plant is a favorite food source for native bees. Cholla is covered in very sharp spines.
At the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, the cholla that is planted in our no water zone has grown quite well. This is a good larger cactus for drier areas of Colorado Springs gardens. The spines are barbed, so plant it far away from pathways or other areas of traffic.
None required.
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