Plant Care Cane Cholla

Cane Cholla

4.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Cane Cholla has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Cane Cholla has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Walking stick cholla, Tree cholla and Chainlink cactus

Taxonomy

Cylindropuntia imbricata
Cylindropuntia
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Cane Cholla

💦 Water

How often to water your Cane Cholla

Water needs for Cane Cholla
0.5 cups
every 12

Cane Cholla needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Cane Cholla

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Cane Cholla in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cane Cholla: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Cane Cholla love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Cane Cholla does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cane Cholla in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cane Cholla

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cane Cholla: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cane Cholla after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Cane Cholla thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Cane Cholla Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Cane Cholla requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Cane Cholla Light Requirements →

Cane Cholla Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cane Cholla is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Cane Cholla Edible? →

Cane Cholla Toxicity to Cats →

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Cane Cholla Toxicity to Humans →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Cane Cholla grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Cane Cholla Lifecycle →

Cane Cholla Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Cane Cholla →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Cane Cholla. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Cane Cholla

Cane Cholla

Cane Cholla


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Cane Cholla has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Cane Cholla has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Cane Cholla has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Cane Cholla has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
@Iloveyoumaryjane avatar
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leaf-1 12 Plants
xp 478 XP
06/20/2021

He’s the best plant I’ve ever had

Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves

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