Austrocylindropuntia subulata can reach heights up to 4 metres (13 ft), with numerous branches. The elongated, slightly brittle branches are up to 50 centimetres (20 in) long. The stems are marked by rhomboid to ovate bumps in a few spiral rows. At the tip of each bump is the areole, from which grow one to four straight, grayish-white spines up to 8 centimetres (3 in) long. The awl-like rudimentary leaves are up to 12 centimetres (5 in) long. The red flowers are up to 6 centimetres (2+1â4 in) long. The long, warty hypanthium is covered by rudimentary leaves up to 2 centimetres (3â4 in) long. The fruit are ovoid or club-like and sometimes thorny. They are up to 10 centimetres long.
Gumby Csctus Care
Austrocylindropuntia Subulata 'gumby'
What is the plant
humidity
Dry
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
9a - 11b
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Austrocylindropuntia Subulata âGumbyâ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Grumby healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
Sunlight
Prefers full sun
Soil
Can be grown outd
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Temperature
Does not handle cold well
Popularity
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