Austrocylindropuntia vestita
Scientific Name: Austrocylindropuntia vestita (Salm-Dyck) Backeb.
Synonym: Austrocylindropuntia chuquisacana, Austrocylindropuntia teres, Cylindropuntia teres, Cylindropuntia vestita, Opuntia chuquisacana, Opuntia heteromorpha, Opuntia teres, Opuntia vestita, Tephrocactus heteromorphus
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 10-11
Frost Tolerance: Light frost only
Origin: Bolivia, Northern Argentina
Growth Habits: Shrubby cactus; stems not segmented, up to 20 inches long, 1.2 inches in diameter (3 cm); persistent leaves, up to 1.2 inches long (3 cm); hairy areoles, with numerous fine spines
Watering Needs: Water with caution, rot-prone
Propagation: Cuttings
A monstrose form of this opuntioid is quite attractive and commonly seen in cultivation.
Blooming Habits:
Red flowers, 1.4 inches long (3.5 cm), 1.2 inches in diameter (3 cm)
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