Subulata Austrocylindropuntia
Austrocylindropuntia subulata
A striking, tree-like cactus with unique awl-shaped leaves and formidable spines.
- Plant Type
- Succulents
- Width
- 3-6 Ft.
- Height
- 18-24 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
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- 2
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Austrocylindropuntia subulata, known as Eve’s Needle, is a robust, tree-like cactus native to the Peruvian Andes. It features cylindrical, glossy green stems adorned with unique, awl-shaped fleshy leaves and long, grayish-white spines. Reaching up to 13 feet in nature, it maintains a smaller, shrubby habit in cultivation. This drought-tolerant species thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. It is ideal for desert gardens or as a formidable living security fence.