Cleistocactus sp. (Cleistocactus)
Botanical name: Cleistocactus sp.
Common name: Cleistocactus
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: South America
USDA Zone: 9-11
Cold tolerance: 30°F
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate

Flower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spinyCleistocactus 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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