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Austrocylindropuntia

Botanical name: Austrocylindropuntia

Botanical name: Austrocylindropuntia

Description

Austrocylindropuntia comprise a small genus of several cacti that are distinct for lacking paper sheaths on their spines. They produce lovely blooms that come in all shades of warm colors. In addition to blooming gorgeous flowers, these species are extremely hardy and fast-growing, making them great landscaping plants in warm climates.

Species of Austrocylindropuntia

Eve's pin

Eve's pin (Austrocylindropuntia subulata) is a cactus native to the Peruvian Andes in South America. Eve's pin is naturalized in Argentina, but considered invasive in the Mediterranean region and in Australia. It is illegal to sell or distribute eve's pin in Australia. Eve's needle is another common name for this species. The Latin name Austrocylindropuntia subulata refers to the shape of its leaves

Care Guide for Austrocylindropuntia

Planting Time

Spring, summer, autumn

Propagation

Sowing, Division

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Pinks, cacti, and allies

Family

Cactuses

Genus

Austrocylindropuntia

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