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Teddybear Cholla

Cylindropuntia bigelovii

The Teddybear Cholla is a fun cactus that looks like a fuzzy teddy bear! It has many spines that can stick to you, so be careful when you get close.

Habitat: Desert

Appearance

The Teddybear Cholla is a tree-like cactus with dense, silvery-yellow spines that make its segments look fuzzy and soft, like a teddy bear. Its stems are chunky, light green segments, topped with small, waxy yellow-green flowers. This appearance helps it stand out from other cacti in its habitat.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyCactaceaeGenusCylindropuntia
Teddybear Cholla
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Teddybear Cholla

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

Detached stem segments can roll far, growing into new cacti like magic desert tumbleweeds!

Its furry look comes from thousands of sharp, barbed spines that are not soft at all!

Stepping on a segment feels like it 'jumped' onto you, thanks to its super-sharp barbs!

This amazing desert survivor can live for many decades, even over 100 years!

Special abilities

Ability

Jumping Segment Defense

Teddybear Cholla can easily detach stem segments when touched, helping it defend against threats and spread to new areas.

Ability

Spine Armor

Teddybear Cholla has thousands of barbed spines covering its body, which protect it from hungry animals and reflect sunlight.

Ability

Segment Sprouter

Teddybear Cholla can root new plants from fallen stem segments, allowing it to reproduce without seeds!

Measurements & details

Height
100-300 cm
Spread
100-200 cm
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Bloom Season
Spring-Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Teddy Bear Cactus

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Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

Don't touch the spines! They can stick to your skin and hurt.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Teddybear Cholla?

100-300 cm

How wide does Teddybear Cholla spread?

100-200 cm

How big are the flowers on Teddybear Cholla?

2-4 cm

When does Teddybear Cholla bloom?

Spring-Summer

Is Teddybear Cholla edible?

No

Is Teddybear Cholla toxic?

None

What is Teddybear Cholla's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Teddybear Cholla pollinated?

Insect

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