Fishbone Cactus

Plants > Cactaceae & Epiphytic Cacti

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Fishbone CactusScientific Name: Disocactus anguligerCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Cactaceae & Epiphytic CactiSize: Stem length: 2.5–5.0 ft (75–150 cm); Flower diameter: 2.5–3.5 in (6–9 cm)Weight: Epiphytic vegetative biomass: 2–6 lb...

Teddy Bear Cholla

Plants > Caryophyllales

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Teddy Bear ChollaScientific Name: Cylindropuntia bigeloviiCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CaryophyllalesSize: Plant height 1.0 to 2.5 m (3.3 to 8.2 ft); trunk diameter 10 to 20 cmWeight: Not typically recorded for desert cactiLifespan: 50 to 80+...

Organ Pipe Cactus

Plants > Succulents & Cacti

Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Organ Pipe Cactus Scientific Name: Stenocereus thurberi Category: Plants Subcategory: Succulents & Cacti Size: Height: 4-8 m (13-26 ft); Stem diameter: 15-20 cm; Multi-stemmed clump spread: up to 5-6 m Weight: Mature...

Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Plants > Succulents & Cacti

Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Fishhook Barrel Cactus Scientific Name: Ferocactus wislizeni Category: Plants Subcategory: Succulents & Cacti Size: Height: 1.0-2.5 m (3.3-8.2 ft); Stem diameter: 45-65 cm (18-26 in); occasionally up to 3 m tall Weight: Mature...

Prickly Pear

Plants > Succulents & Cacti

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Prickly PearScientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indicaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Succulents & CactiSize: Height: 10–16 ft (3–5 m); Width: 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m); Paddle pads: 12–20 in (30–50 cm) longWeight: Mature cactus specimens can...