Cleistocactus samaipatanus f. cristata [large]

Highlights

Cleistocactus samaipatanus f. cristata (Hunt): A folded, golden spined cactus with a crested shape. It grows quickly to fill out pots, however it prefers smaller pots. In the late winter, to early spring, it can bloom with strawberry pink flowers that have a pale pink border. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

Full Cactus Guide.

Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Yellow / Gold

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun

Maximum Height

3"-5"

Growth Habit / Shape

Clumping / Mounding

Special Characteristic

Fast Grower

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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