Is Shafer's Cholla safe for pets?

No, Shafer's Cholla (Austrocylindropuntia Shaferi) is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets.

Is Shafer's Cholla easy to care for?

Shafer's Cholla has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Shafer's Cholla grow indoors?

Yes, Shafer's Cholla is suitable for indoor growing. It thrives in full_sun light conditions.

Shafer's Cholla (Austrocylindropuntia Shaferi) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Austrocylindropuntia shaferi is a shrubby, columnar cactus native to South America.

Last updated: February 2026

Shafer's Cholla

Austrocylindropuntia Shaferi

Austrocylindropuntia shaferi is a shrubby, columnar cactus native to South America.

Quick Facts

Type

cactus

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

⚠️

Not Pet Safe

⚠️

Not Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, well-drained

Indoor:Yes

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Shafer's Cholla

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Cactaceae

Genus:Austrocylindropuntia