Austrocylindropuntia subulate

Eve s Needle Cactus

Family

Cactaceae

Native

Ecuador

Description

Eve's Needle Cactus is a large tree-like cactus, up to 13 feet m tall with round cylindrical joints and green leaves of the same shape. This plant produces red small flowers on the sides

Environment

This species best flourishes under lots of sunlight and very little water. The soil should be dry and watered only when it becomes really dry.

Landscape Uses

Cultivated as natural fencing and can also be used as a container plant or cactus garden