Austrocylindropuntia subulata F. Monstrosa

Christmas Tree Cactus, Eve's pin,Eve's needle

This is a subulata which can reach heights up to 2 meters, with numerous branches. The branches can reach up to 50cm long. The stems sport rhomboid bumps in spiral rows. The green leaves are nearly cylindrical and up to 2 inches (5 cm) long. The spines are light yellow, up to 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) long. The flowers are red and up to 2.5 inches (6.2 cm) long.

plant Features

Full sun
Very little water
Not Frost hardy
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Christmas Tree Cactus, Eve's pin,Eve's needle

Latin name

Austrocylindropuntia subulata F. Monstrosa

type

Succulent

family

Cactaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Christmas Tree Cactus, Eves pin,Eves needle is 0.50meters x 2.00meters

0.50 M 2.00 M

Austrocylindropuntia subulata F. Monstrosa

Planting

From Early Spring TO Late Summer

Austrocylindropuntia subulata will grow well in a general-purpose cactus mix. If you live in a hot, arid area, these plants can generally be planted outside, left alone, and enjoyed. If re-potting a purchased pot plant, ensure the soil is dry, then remove the pot and knock away the old soil. After treating any cuts with fungicide, place the cactus in a new pot and backfill it with potting soil. As with a new cutting, make sure not to water a newly repotted cactus for a brief period to avoid rotting its roots.

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