Arizona Pencil Cholla Bonsai
NameArizona Pencil Cholla Bonsai
Species NameCylindropuntia arbuscula
Common NameArizona Pencil Cholla
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)20
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressegmented, spiny, succulent
Foliage Typesucculent stems
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive segmented stems; adapted to arid environments; unique choice for bonsai cultivation.
Description
This unique bonsai specimen, derived from the Arizona Pencil Cholla, features numerous segmented, green stems with prominent tubercles and small spines. The plant exhibits a dense, upright growth habit, with some segments showing yellowish tips, indicative of developing flowers or fruits. Its arid adaptation makes it a distinctive choice for bonsai.
