Austrocylindropuntia subulata

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Eve’s needle cactus grows fast, makes a branchy shrub with fat cylindrical leaves and bright red flowers. Good hedge, easy to grow, good in pots.
height 6–12ft
width 4–8ft
tolerates Drought, Fog, Wind
water
needs
Low
water
info
This cactus is drought tolerant but will also grow quickly if given ample water during warm months, with good drainage. If drastically under-watered the little fleshy leaves will drop, and then entire segments.
hardy
to
20F
exposure Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
origin Peru
sunset
zones
9, 12–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

You may find your cactus develops hard brown scabs that eventually cover the cactus, especially on older growth. This is called corking, and is the natural process of the cactus ‘branch’ becoming a cactus ‘stump’ and getting bark, just like trees do. Corking is totally natural and adds to the beauty of your cactus over time. 1