About
Cylindropuntia imbricata 'White Tower' is a resilient cactus that thrives in cooler climates. Its robust, cylindrical stems are densely covered with sharp, barbed spines. This variety is notable for its white blooms, which typically emerge in late spring and persist into early summer, giving way to yellow, conical fruit. It tolerates the chill of British winters effectively, provided that it is not subjected to excessive moisture.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Under glass grow in standard cactus compost in full light or bright filtered light. From early spring to mid-autumn, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 3-4 times; keep dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by removing and rooting stem segments
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free