Austrocylindropuntia subulata grow and care – cactus of the genus Austrocylindropuntia also known as Eve’s needle cactus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in desert, mediterranean, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves color green in cone shape.
Flower color red in a bowl shape.
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spines
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Snails
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead parts
Size of the plant?
0.6-4m, 24-160 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Red flowers in a bowl shape
Austrocylindropuntia subulata
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Cactus, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Drought tolerant plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Red flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: