Pencil Cholla
PENCIL CHOLLA
Cylindropuntia arbuscula (=Opuntia)

Pencil Cholla is an upright, shrub-like cactus with very narrow stem segments and long, but sparse spines. The stem segments are short and narrow. The spines tend to be solitary rather than clustered as in most cactus.

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GARDENING BASICS
Type: Cacti
Hardiness:
Water: Low
Sun Exposure: Full/Partial
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Slow
Average Size: 1’ H × 3’ W
Coverage: 7 ft.
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color: Green
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: Brownish or pink
Flower Season: Late spring and early summer
Fruit: Green fruit bearing glochids
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: Yes
Allergies: Unknown