Teddybear Cholla
NameTeddybear Cholla
Species NameCylindropuntia bigelovii
Common NameTeddybear Cholla
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featureswoody base, segmented stems, spiny
Foliage Typespines
Height (cm)120
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesDense covering of barbed, silvery-yellow spines; characteristic fuzzy appearance; easily detachable, segmented stems.
Description
This specimen is a Teddybear Cholla cactus, characterized by its dense covering of silvery-yellow spines that give it a fuzzy appearance. It exhibits a multi-branched, upright growth habit typical of its species in its natural desert habitat, thriving under harsh sun.
