Plant Profile: Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata'

Names

Crested Eve's Needle

  • Photo of Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' (Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata's)

Phonetic Spelling:oss-troh-sil-in-droh-POON-tee-uh sub-yoo-LAH-tuh

Genus:Austrocylindropuntia

Species:subulata

Family:Cactaceae

Crested Eve's Needle is a unique variant of Eve's Needle, characterized by its stems that spread out into various wavy formations, each crowned with clusters of elongated, vibrant emerald green succulent leaves. This particular variety does not produce flowers. It grows slowly, typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet.

For optimal growth, plant it in a soil mix suitable for cacti, using pots that feature multiple drainage holes, with clay pots being the preferred choice. It thrives in full sunlight to partial shade, and it's important to let the soil dry out between watering sessions.

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Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' Feature Summary

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Tags

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Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' Feature Summary

Flowers
Non-flowering
Leaves
Narrow green succulent leaves
Attributes
Perennial
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Occasionally Dry

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' Flowers

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Flower Description

Non-flowering

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' Leaves

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Leaf Description

Narrow green succulent leaves

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Leaf Color

spa
Green

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Leaf Feel

Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' Attributes

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' Whole Plant Traits

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' Cultural Conditions

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
10a
thermostat
10b
thermostat
11a
thermostat
11b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' Stem

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Stem Color

grass
Green

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' Landscape

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland