Teddy bear Cholla, Cylindropuntia Bigelovii, cactus, succulent, live plant choker Thrives in extreme heat

Thrives in extreme heat

native to South Brazil

Cultural Note: Leaf color may remain green in nursery conditions—red emerges over time with proper light and reduced water

Vertical branches arise from the base of the plant

Teddy bear Cholla, Cylindropuntia Bigelovii, cactus, succulent, live plant choker Thrives in extreme heat!!! DANGER!!! !!! BEWARE!!! The most volatile of all cactus Cylindropuntia bigelovii has a soft appearance due to its solid mass of very formidable spines that completely cover the stems, leading to its sardonic nickname of "teddy bear" or "jumping teddy bear". The teddy bear cholla is an erect plant, 1 to 5 ft (0. 30 to 1. 52 m) tall with a distinct trunk. The branches or lobes are at the top of the trunk and are nearly horizontal. Lower branches