Cane Cholla
Also known as
spiny cholla and walking-stick cactus
Taxonomy
Cylindropuntia spinosior
Cylindropuntia
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Cane Cholla
Water
How often to water your Cane Cholla
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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Cane Cholla in your home
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
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
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.
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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Flowers
Cane Cholla produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Care Summary for 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.
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