Brincadora Cholla (Cylindropuntia Alcahes) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Cylindropuntia alcahes is a spiny, succulent cactus native to Mexico, characterized by segmented stems and a shrubby to tree-like form.
Brincadora Cholla
Cylindropuntia Alcahes
Cylindropuntia alcahes is a spiny, succulent cactus native to Mexico, characterized by segmented stems and a shrubby to tree-like form.
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