Cleistocactus sp. (Cleistocactus)

Cleistocactus sp. (Cleistocactus) with salmon-pink flowers on long green columnar stems close up.
Cleistocactus sp. (Cleistocactus) with salmon-pink flowers growing along long green cylindrical stems on rocky surface.

Botanical name: Cleistocactus sp.

Common name: Cleistocactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 30°F

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

Cleistocactus is a genus of flowering plants in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to mountainous areas - to 3,000 m (9,843 ft) - of Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina.

Slender, columnar cacti with dense spines and tubular flowers in shades of red, pink, or orange. Flowers often remain partly closed. Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant, protect from frost.




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