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Item ID: 12 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Pachycereus Species: schottii Common Name: Senita, Old Man Cactus, Whiker Cactus Habitat: This plant is a rarely seen cactus within the borders of the United States but can be found in low flat plains and valley regions almost entirely below 2,000 feet in elevation in it's native habitat. Range: This species is found in the extreme southwestern portion of Pima County, Arizona and extends into Sonora and Baja California, Mexico. Care: The Senita is easily grown in Tucson although it is sensitive to heavy frost or freezing conditions. It is best to protect the stems with a frost protective covering on really cold nights. It is highly tolerant of very hot, dry conditions and needs little additional care in most garden settings. Propagation: This cactus is easily grown from stem cuttings or grown from seed. Size: This can be a large plant. Specimens can reach to over 20 feet in height and over 15 feet in diameter with up to 50 or more stems. Shape: Columnar Flowers: Flowers are from the upper portion of the plant and are white in the center with pink at the outer ends of the petals.

Photo Courtesy of Kevin Barber ©2003 Description The stems of the Senita are a bluish green or gray green color with white spines that over time turn a darker gray in color and will form a long bristlelike display at the upper portion of the plant. It is within this area that the flowers will form. This is a plant that can be a real prize after growing for many years so start yours as soon as you can. Author Comments At any given time since this plant was once discovered has it's population grown larger than over 100 individuals within habitat inside the borders of the United States. I have grown plants from seed very easily and have had little damage to any of my plants during 12 years of their growth in central Tucson. Additional Information About This Plant: http://tucsoncactus.org/cgi-bin/MySQLdb/DisplayCollection.php?Collection=p.schotti Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 13 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Yucca Species: gloriosa Common Name: Soft-Tip Yucca Habitat: This yucca is from areas just above sea level to around 500 feet elevation and is fond of very sandy soils. Range: Found native to the coastal regions of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana. Care: This is by far the most commonly grown yucca in both Tucson and Phoenix. It is an extremely easy plant for the landscape because of it's incredible survivability. It can take a lot of extra water during the warmer parts of the year and does well during those long dry spells. It is found in almost every nursery that has yuccas for sale and can be easily transplanted to the garden. No special soil or treatment is required. Propagation: Propagation is from seed, cutting and rooting the stems or by removing the offsets that may form on older plants. Size: Yucca gloriosa can reach a height from 10 to 15 feet with several branching stems. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The flowers of Yucca gloriosa are white and can be seen in the late summer months.

Description The leaves on this yucca are usually more of a yellow-green color and are usually straight. The leaves are also sometimes flexible and their tips are quite soft to the touch but older leaves can sometimes be dangerous to work around. The stems will form from a single caudex and can be narrow and tapering. For a garden needing a nice tropical look this is a good yucca to have. Author Comments This is a popular plant among landscapers and does very well in the Tucson area. It has been reported that added litter around the root mass can aid in the rot of the root caudex. Here in Tucson if you are quite clean at maintaining your landscape this should not be a problem. Additional Information About This Plant: http://tucsoncactus.org/cgi-bin/MySQLdb/DisplayCollection.php?Collection=y.gloriosa Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 14 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Cylindropuntia Species: bigelovii Common Name: Teddy Bear Cholla Habitat: This plant is found from sea level to about 2,000 feet elevation in sandy soils along the coastal areas of Sonora, Mexico to rocky desert regions of Arizona and California. Range: In Arizona the plant is found growing in colonies within Yuma, Pima, Maricopa and Mohave counties of Arizona. In California it inhabits Imperial, Riverside and San Bernadino counties and extends southward into Sonora, Mexico. Care: This cholla is an easy plant to grow in a desert landscape or near areas where you need added protection from intruders. The stems root very easily and with a little extra water during the dryer months of the year it will grow into a nice robust plant. Propagation: From easily detachable stem segments Size: Very compact growth several feet wide to over 8 feet in height. Shape: Padded/Jointed Flowers: Pale yellow/green

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2000 Description This is the cholla that everyone wants to hug! The Teddy Bear Cholla as the locals call it is a very beautiful light golden or straw colored plant typical because of the distinct color and appearance. Don't ever be fooled, the spines of this plant are some of the most vicious as they are very heavily barbed and can inflict a serious wound if they happen to penetrate the skin. Author Comments This cholla may not be the most desirable for those with children or pets. The easily detachable stems may lay on the ground or can be easily scattered into a path. They can then touch the unsuspecting victim and impale the skin. Be cautious and just watch your stem around this very beautiful Arizona native. Additional Information About This Plant: http://tucsoncactus.org/cgi-bin/MySQLdb/DisplayCollection.php?Collection=c.bigelovii Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 15 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Cylindropuntia Species: fulgida Common Name: Chain Fruit Cholla, Jumping Cholla Habitat: Found in the low desert from around 1,000 feet to grasslands and hillsides at over 3,500 feet elevation. The growth of this cholla is sometimes so thick it can be a real challenge to get through the area without catching a few hitch-hikers. Range: In the United States this plant is only found in or near the Sonoran Desert region of Arizona. It extends south and southwest into Sonora, Sinaloa and into Baja California, Mexico. Care: A very easy plant to grow in and around Tucson as this cholla is one of the most self propagating of any cholla. The stems and fruit detach from the mother plant very easily and can root almost anywhere. Propagation: Seed and most significantly by removal of stems or fruit. Size: Large plants can grow to over 8 feet or more wide and over 10 feet in height. Shape: Padded/Jointed Flowers: Flowers are a light to dark pink in color.

Photo Courtesy of American Desert Plants Description As the common name implies, this is a chain fruit cholla. The fruit may be easily seen during the summer hanging in large quantities from the main plant. They can sometimes fall to the ground and take root during the rainy season and yet another plant can be started. Author Comments A "Boxing Glove" variety can be found in many nurseries and garden centers. This is quite an unusual plant that forms crested stems that may look similar to a boxing glove. These plant are commonly only a few feet tall and can be quite a novelty. Years ago before development there are reports of huge cluster populations containing extra large plants of Cylindropuntia fulgida just south of Broadway Blvd. from Rosemont Blvd. to Swan Road in Tucson. Additional Information About This Plant: http://tucsoncactus.org/cgi-bin/MySQLdb/DisplayCollection.php?Collection=c.fulgida Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 16 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Cylindropuntia Species: leptocaulis Common Name: Desert Christmas Cactus Habitat: Found in a variety of locations from several hundred feet to over 3,500 feet elevation. Range: Located in the Sonoran, Mojavean, and Chihuahuan deserts of north America. In Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and southward into Mexico. Care: Cylindropuntia leptocaulis is an easy plant to grow here in Tucson. Give this plant full sun or partial shade and it will do very well. Many chollas are easily established and will grow well when given a bit of added moisture during those dryer months just prior to the monsoon. Propagation: Seed and stem cuttings Size: This is somewhat of a tough question. In habitat it can reach approximately 3 feet or more in height and form a nice bush or shrub. Shape: Padded/Jointed Flowers: The flowers may be cream to light yellow or somewhat greenish yellow in color.

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2004 Description In desert areas you may find spineless plants and others that have the typical 1 long spine per areole. This is a quite common find in this species. During good years of fruit production the Christmas cholla will display the very noticeable small red fruit that is easily seen during the month of December, and is a nice eye treat during the holidays. The plant is very hardy in colder regions and has been introduced to gardens in some southern states as far north as North Carolina. Author Comments This has always been a great favorite of mine and is a beautiful cholla that can become a very attractive plant for any dry climate garden. Additional Information About This Plant: http://tucsoncactus.org/cgi-bin/MySQLdb/DisplayCollection.php?Collection=c.leptocaulis Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 17 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Echinocereus Species: fasciculatus Common Name: Hedgehog Habitat: Found in a variety of desert soils and terrains in valleys, hills and mountainous areas from about 2,000 to 6,000 ft. elevation. Range: Southern Arizona, New Mexico and Sonora, Mexico Care: Very easy plant to grow in Tucson. This plant is an area native and can survive with very little care. Propagation: Seed and offset stem cuttings Size: Clumping plants may have up to 30 stems and form clumps 24 inches wide and 18 inches tall. Shape: Clustering Flowers: Flowers occur in the early spring and are light to dark magenta in color.

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2003 Description This Echinocereus is know for being rather abundant in the Tucson area, and the dark brown central spine near the top of the stem makes it easy to identify. Flowers are seen in April or May and can be a very nice surprise for those unfamiliar viewers. Author Comments This is a great plant to have in the cactus garden. Sometimes cultivated plants are given a little extra water to keep them looking nice but remember that this is a desert plant that is quite adaptable to the Tucson climate. Please don't over-water! Additional Information About This Plant: http://tucsoncactus.org/cgi-bin/MySQLdb/DisplayCollection.php?Collection=e.fasciculatus Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 20 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Mammillaria Species: grahamii Common Name: Arizona fishhook Cactus, Lizard Catcher, Graham's Fishhook Cactus Habitat: Found in a variety of soil types from low desert areas to rocky mountainous terrain from 1,200 to 6,000 feet elevation. Range: This Mammillaria is found in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. It also extends into Sonora, Chihuahua and Sinaloa, Mexico Care: An excellent plant for a sunny patio container location or as an addition to the garden. Being a local native, it is very much a carefree plant and requires little attention except for container culture. This plant may cluster with several offsets but this may or may not occur. Propagation: Usually by seed but offsets can be cut from the mother plant and rooted if necessary. Size: To 9 inches in height and 4 inches wide. Clustering plants can be much wider. Shape: Clustering Flowers: Flowers appear in June and July. Petals are commonly bordered by white with a pink to magenta interior.

Photo Courtesy of Kevin Barber ©2002 Description This Mammillaria is very common in and around Tucson and it is noted for the rather thin, short, black hooked spines and beautiful pink to dark magenta flowers. The edible fruit is about 1/4 to 3/4 inches long and stands out from the plant like little red chilies. Author Comments It was once thought that another variety existed (oliviae) which was described without the black hooked spines. Further observations have shown that this may only be a varital difference among M. grahamii. Those pure white spined plants have been found to even branch with offsets that have the black hooked spines. Additional Information About This Plant: http://tucsoncactus.org/cgi-bin/MySQLdb/DisplayCollection.php?Collection=m.grahamii Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 22 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Opuntia Species: ficus-indica Common Name: Indian fig, Tuna Cactus, Burbank's Spineless Cactus, Burbank Prickly Pear Habitat: The native habitat for this Opuntia is not known. It has been cultivated for many years and is now found in locations all over the world. In the United States plants can be seen in cultivation in Florida, Bermuda, Texas, California and Arizona. Range: The range of this plant can be quite variable as it is found in many areas. Around Tucson plants are easily found to over 3,000 feet elevation. Care: O. ficus-indica is an extremely carefree plant for any garden in Tucson. It can be easily rooted from cuttings and requires no special soil or situation. It can take full sun as well as partial shade and is rather fast to establish and grow. It is also hardy to around 20 degrees farenheit. Propagation: By seed or by stem cuttings Size: Very large species of Opuntia. Can reach over 15 feet in height and over 10 feet in width. Shape: Padded/Jointed Flowers: Yellow to very light orange/yellow that will usually change to a darker orange color by late afternoon.

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2003 Description Burbank's Spineless Cactus or the Burbank Prickly Pear can be seen by everyone driving around Tucson. This plant has been in heavy cultivation here for a number of years and is a common sight in neighborhoods throughout the Old Pueblo. It is a spineless plant with large, thick, flat joints usually about 12 to 20 inches long. Most plants have a central growing point or trunk and are sometimes extremely massive in size. Author Comments The true Opuntia ficus-indica is somewhat variable in species distinction from the plants seen in Tucson. The plant we see in Tucson may show more of the genetic characteristics associated with the Burbank hybrid and are not characteristic of the true species. The original plants were hybridized in the early part of the 1900's by Luther Burbank as a better source of cattle feed. One observation note is that this plant can sometimes have fruit that are red, orange or even yellow in color. Additional Information About This Plant: http://tucsoncactus.org/cgi-bin/MySQLdb/DisplayCollection.php?Collection=o.ficus-indica Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 23 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Yucca Species: brevifolia Common Name: Joshuatree, Habitat: This yucca is found in the Mojave Desert plains at 2,000 to 4,000 feet elevation. Range: The Joshuatree is found in the Mojave Desert of northwestern Arizona, southeastern Nevada, extreme southwestern Utah and southern California. Care: Be prepared to give this plant a spot where it can take it's time for growth. It is a very slow growing species that likes full sun and soil that drains very well. It is a good candidate for areas in and around Tucson where colder winter temperatures are common as It is a hardy plant that can take cold temperatures down to at least 10 degrees F. Plants can be obtained from many nurseries but please be patient and enjoy watching this yucca rise high in the Sonoran Desert. Propagation: It is best to propagate Yucca brevifolia by seed. Rooting stem cuttings may not prove to be successful and is usually not reliable. Size: In the United States this is the largest yucca species that is native. It can attain a height of over 70 feet and as much as 30 or more feet in width. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The flower color of the Joshuatree may be greenish white or a very light creamy white.

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©1993 Description Large specimen plants have a central trunk that branches with age. A number of limbs make this yucca appear to be a tree, as indeed it is. The leaves are rigid and tightly fitted to the stem. Each leaf is stiff and has a sharp point that acts as the plant's most ideal form of protection. Author Comments This is a long time favorite plant for anyone who has seen the huge plants in many parts of the Mojave Desert. Besides Joshua Tree National Monument near Twentynine Palms, California, beautiful specimens of this plant can be seen in several areas of Arizona. A favorite location of mine is along the road to Lake Mead, near the towns of Lake Mead City and Meadview on highway 25. Additional Information About This Plant: http://tucsoncactus.org/cgi-bin/MySQLdb/DisplayCollection.php?Collection=y.brevifolia Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 24 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Yucca Species: aloifolia Common Name: Spanish Bayonet, Spanish Dagger Habitat: Sandy areas along southern coastal regions. In sandy soil where temperatures are usually above zero degrees fahrenheit. Range: In the United States from the southern coastal regions of Virginia continuing south to Louisiana. Also in the Caribbean islands and the eastern regions of Mexico. Care: This plant requires supplemental water in and around Tucson during times when rainfall is absent. It likes full sun but can be grown in partial shade. Propagation: Propagated by seed and by stem cuttings or root offset cuttings. Size: This plant can grow to at least 12 feet tall or larger and form clumps with several stems. Shape: Rosette Flowers: White

Description Yucca aloifolia is one of the oldest cultivated yuccas and is called Spanish Dagger for a very good reason as the leaves of this plant are very stout and tipped with a prominent dark brown spine. Yucca aloifolia has three noted species, variety arcuata, draconis and yucatana. A very popular cultivar is Yucca aloifolia marginata with a typical yellow band along the leaf margins. There is also a third cultivar with a yellow band running along the center of the leaf. Author Comments I recall seeing these plants as a kid when visiting the coastal regions of the Carolinas. Always a very interesting and beautiful yucca. Additional Information About This Plant: http://tucsoncactus.org/cgi-bin/MySQLdb/DisplayCollection.php?Collection=y.aloifolia Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

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