cholla, (genus Cylindropuntia), genus of about 35 species of cylindroid-jointed cacti (family Cactaceae) native to North and South America and the West Indies. The living plants serve as food for desert livestock, and cholla wood, a hollow cylinder with regularly spaced holes, is used for fuel and novelties. Some cholla fruit is edible.

Apr 24, 2022 · Cholla is a jointed cactus in the Opuntia family, which includes prickly pears. In spite of the barbs, the plant makes an excellent addition to a southwest style garden. In this article, you'll find tips on how to grow a Cholla cactus plant.

Feb 16, 2024 · Cholla cactus is a beautiful family of desert-growing plants, essential to arid ecosystems and a source of food and fuel. The family has many members, with some towering to 15 feet while others kiss the ground at 3 feet.

The Choya cactus (Cylindropuntia cholla) is a genus of about 20 cacti native to Mexico and the American Southwest. They are primarily shrubby or ground cover cacti, but they can also grow as trees. In this article we teach you how to propagate, grow the choya cactus and its care.

Cylindropuntia fulgida, the jumping cholla, also known as the hanging chain cholla, is a cholla cactus native to Sonora and the Southwestern United States. [1] Cylindropuntia fulgida grows at elevations ranging from 300 to 1,000 m (980 to 3,280 feet).

Jan 28, 2025 · Genus Cylindropuntia is a native to the southwestern parts of the US, mainly Mexico. The Cholla variety is a jointed cactus that belongs to the Opuntia family with its characteristic prickly pears. This cactus is a very common sight in …

Cylindropuntia is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), containing species commonly known as chollas (/ ˈtʃɔɪəz / CHOY-əz), native to northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States. They are known for their barbed spines that tenaciously attach to skin, fur, and clothing. Stands of cholla are called cholla gardens.

The Cholla Cactus, including the infamous Jumping Cholla and the deceptively soft Teddy Bear Cholla, is a resilient desert plant known for its barbed, easily-detachable spines and ability to thrive in harsh, arid environments.

Cholla cactus represent more than 20 species of the Opuntia genus (Family Cactacea) in the North American deserts. Cholla is a term applied to various shrubby cacti of this genus with cylindrical stems composed of segmented joints.

Sep 10, 2020 · If you thought about adding a new cactus to your collection, you should go for a Cholla cactus. Why? For starters, they are low-maintenance plants that can easily forgive busy or forgetful owners. And the most important part: you have a lot of adorable species to choose from!