Teddy Bear Cholla

Cylindropuntia bigelovii, Cactaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Desert EpazoteEpazote zschackei

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Antagonistic Plants

Buckhorn ChollaCylindropuntia acanthocarpa

Both cholla species compete intensely for limited water resources and exhibit allelopathic effects that inhibit nearby establishment of the same genus.

Berlandier's WolfberryLycium berlandieri

Both species compete for limited water resources and space in desert environments

African Candelabra TreeEuphorbia ammak

Euphorbia latex contains compounds toxic to many desert plants including cacti

Uses

Functions

Living FenceErosion ControlWildlife HabitatWater Retention

Edible Parts

Flower BudsFruits

Medicinal Uses

Joint PainTraditional Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Teddy Bear Cholla grow in?

Teddy Bear Cholla grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Teddy Bear Cholla?

Good companions for Teddy Bear Cholla include Desert Epazote.

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