Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (Desert Christmas Cactus)
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (Desert Christmas Cactus) branches with many small green stems and vivid red fruit.
Botanical names: Cylindropuntia leptocaulis, Opuntia leptocaulis
Common names: Desert Christmas Cactus, Desert Christmas Ccholla, Pencil Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The shrubby Cylindropuntia leptocaulis plants reach 5 to 1.8 m (1.6 to 5.9 ft) tall, reaching the extreme height when supported within desert trees. Branches are narrow, 3â€"5 mm across. Spines 0-1 (occasionally as many as 3) at each areole. Flowers open in the late afternoon and are pale yellow or greenish yellow, with occasional red tips.
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Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (Desert Christmas Cactus) with green stems, sharp yellow needles, and many small red fruit.
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (Desert Christmas Cactus) red fruit with green stem segments and sharp yellow spines.
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (Desert Christmas Cactus) with green stems, yellow needles, and many red fruits.
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (Desert Christmas Cactus) branches with sharp yellow spines and scattered small red fruit.
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (Desert Christmas Cactus) branches with green segments, orange fruit, and yellow thorns
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