Staghorn cholla
STAGHORN CHOLLA
Cylindropuntia versicolor (=Opuntia)

Cylindropuntia versicolor is a Sonoran desert cholla growing from central Arizona to southern Sonora, Mexico. It grows in desert scrub, flats, washes, rocky hillsides, and canyons from approximately 600 to 1300 m elevation.

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GARDENING BASICS
Type: Cacti
Hardiness: 20˚F
Water: Low
Sun Exposure: Full sun
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Moderate
Average Size: 6’ H × 5’ W
Coverage: 20 ft.
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color: Green with spines
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: Orange, red, yellowish green, bronze, pink
Flower Season: Summer
Fruit: Yellowish-green to red-purple and form chains
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: Yes
Allergies: Unknown