Cylindropuntia bigelovii, the teddy-bear cholla, is a cholla cactus species native to Northwestern Mexico, and to the United States in California, Arizona, and Nevada.

A spectacular cactus of the Southwestern United States, Cylindropuntia bigelovii (Teddybear Cholla) is a slow-growing, small, erect tree-like cactus with a distinct trunk topped with stubby branches densely covered with silvery-white spines, 1 in. long (2.5 cm).

2024年10月29日 · Teddy bear cactus (teddy bear cholla) are native to Mexico and the south-western United States. They make a great addition to rock gardens and can also be grown indoors.

2023年3月14日 · It is known as teddy bear cholla because it appears soft like a stuffed animal. Unlike a plushie, this plant can actually grow up to 5ft. With age, the lower branches on the teddy bear cholla will fall off and the trunk will appear darkened.

2022年2月13日 · An attractive but rather odd-looking cactus, the teddy bear cholla or jumping cholla is accustomed to desert-like conditions and is suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zone 8 and above. If you can provide what it needs, then this article can help with its care.

There are two things to remember about the teddy-bear cholla: first, their segmented branches are eager to detach, travel, and take root; second, they are determined hitchhikers. Similar to other species of cholla cacti, Opuntia bigelovii wear an armor of slender, barbed spines.

The short (less than 5 inches), stout, cylindrical stems of teddy bear cholla are completely covered by thick, gold-colored spines that obscure the green skin and give a fuzzy appearance, becoming dark brown or even black with age.

2024年5月27日 · In this article, we’ll learn about the morphology of the teddy bear cactus, where it comes from, and the ecological roles it fills in its native environment. We’ll also talk about what it takes to care for a teddy bear cactus and how to propagate one.

The Teddy-Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia bigelovii), or Cholla de Oso in Spanish, is a densely-branched tree or shrub that can survive with very little water in its native Sonoran desert. It stores water in its core stem and can endure years of drought.

The teddy-bear cholla (Cylindropuntia bigelovii) is a cactus native to California and Arizona (USA) and northwestern Mexico. They grow in desert regions at elevations from 30 to 1100 meter (100 to 3600 feet).