Silver Cholla
NameSilver Cholla
Species NameCylindropuntia echinocarpa
Common NameSilver Cholla
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuressegmented stems, dense spines, green-grey coloration
Foliage Typespines
Height (cm)150
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesStriking silvery-white spines that cover the segmented stems, vibrant yellow flowers, and a robust, branching structure typical of cholla cacti.
Description
A close-up view of a Silver Cholla cactus, characterized by its dense covering of long, silvery-white spines. Several vibrant yellow flowers with numerous stamens are visible, along with some developing buds, indicating active growth and reproduction.
