Dried, dead Cylindropuntia sections are called "cholla wood" and are popular in the pet trade. In aquariums they are immersed partly or entirely into the water for pets to swim through, and in …

Cholla, genus of about 35 species of cylindroid-jointed cacti native to North and South America and the West Indies.

Cholla is a term applied to various shrubby cacti of this genus with cylindrical stems composed of segmented joints. These stems are actually modified branches that serve several functions -- …

The Cholla Cactus, including the infamous Jumping Cholla and the deceptively soft Teddy Bear Cholla, is a resilient desert plant known for its barbed, easily-detachable spines and ability to …

Oct 8, 2025 · Cholla cactus is a beautiful family of desert-growing plants, essential to arid ecosystems and a source of food and fuel. The family has many members, with some towering …

Cholla is the common name applied to the cylindrically stemmed opuntiad cacti of the southwestern United States and Mexico. This site describes the chollas of the United States, …

Jan 24, 2025 · Like all cacti, chollas are built to withstand desert extremes. They store water in their fleshy stems, thrive in blistering sun, and handle drought like champs. These plants are …

Feb 5, 2024 · Did you know that there are more than 20 species of cholla cactus? Here are 8 of the different species of a Cholla Cactus.

Aug 19, 2025 · Cholla refers to a group of cacti, primarily within the genus Cylindropuntia, that are prominent features of North America’s arid landscapes. These plants are known for their …

Apr 8, 2025 · Cylindropuntia cholla is native to Mexico. It grows in desert and coastal sage scrub in Baja California, Baja California Sur, and many off-shore islands in the Gulf of California.