Live Cactus Plant 8" Whipple's Cholla Cactus Yellow-Green Flowers Cylindropuntia whipplei Bare Root Drought Tolerant

Get a unique, hardy addition to your cactus collection with this 8" Whipple's Cholla Cactus (Cylindropuntia whipplei). The plant pictured is the exact one you'll receive, shipped bare root via USPS. Known for its shrubby, branched structure, this cactus thrives both indoors and outdoors, producing beautiful yellow-green flowers in late spring to early summer. Its sturdy, spiny stems grow upright, making it a striking centerpiece in any succulent or xeriscape garden.

• Plant Size: 8 inches tall (exact plant shown)
• Type: Live flowering cactus, ships bare root
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 8a to 10b (tolerates down to 10°F/-12.2°C)
• Light: Prefers full sun, with some shade in hot climates
• Watering: Drought-tolerant; water moderately in growing season
• Flowers: Yellow to greenish-yellow blooms in late spring/early summer
• Propagation: Easy from stem cuttings or seeds

Common Name: Whipple's Cholla Cactus
Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia whipplei
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily); partial shade in extreme heat
Watering: Let soil dry between waterings; reduce in winter
Soil: Well-draining cactus mix or sandy/gravelly soil
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8a to 10b
Growth Habit: Shrubby, upright, spiny stems
Format: Ships bare root

Ships from: USA 🌱

Vendor: Jayme Garden