Austrocylindropuntia cacti
Austrocylindropuntia spp.
Weed profile
Perennial
Cactus/Succulent
Shrub
Hinders movement- Habitat: native vegetation
Impact
Compete with native vegetation. Forms prickly thickets.
Description
- Succulent, perennial shrubs.
- Stems green, cylindrical, with linear leaves that are soon dropped and short spines.
- Large red or pink flowers at ends of branches are followed by green egg-shaped fruits.
Control options
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Stem inject
Application Rate: Undiluted
Product Name: Roundup CT®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Stem inject, while actively growing.
Comments: Inject a measured dose of herbicide into the pads using a drill, drenching needle (or similar).
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
triclopyr (600g/L)
Application Method: Basal bark
Application Rate: 800mL/60L biodiesel or diesel
Product Name: Garlon 600®
Herbicide Group: 4
Situation: Native vegetation, rangeland, pasture and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Basal bark, while actively growing.
Comments: Poisonous if swallowed; may irritate eyes and skin.
Legal Status: PER 91974 (exp. 2027)
triclopyr (600g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 3L/100L
Product Name: Garlon 600®
Herbicide Group: 4
Situation: Native vegetation, rangeland, pasture and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Spot spray, while actively growing.
Comments: Poisonous if swallowed; may irritate eyes and skin.
Legal Status: PER 91974 (exp. 2027)
Manual removal
Situation: Native vegetation, gardens and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Any time
Comments: Remove, collect and bury all fragments under at least 1m of topsoil.
Legal requirements in each region
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
More Information
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Control advice
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