Description:
Cylindropuntia ramosissima, commonly known as diamond cholla or branched pencil cholla, is a cactus native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. It can grow up to 6 feet tall with narrow branches and cylindrical segments. The plant features small, orange, pink, or brownish flowers and dry, spiny fruit. It serves as a host for several moth species, including the Sphinx Moth.
Sources:
- [1] Cylindropuntia ramosissima: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [2] Cylindropuntia ramosissima: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [3] Cylindropuntia ramosissima: Wikipedia. Visit Source
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Last Updated July 1, 2025
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Planet Desert | Cylindropuntia ramosissima ( 4" Pot) |
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$14.99 |