Product Details
Highlights
Silver Torch Cactus (Cleistocactus straussii) (Backeberg): A shrubby, columnar cactus with a dense covering of hairy, white spines. The stem underneath is green with 25-30 ribs and can grow up to 3.0" wide and 10.0' tall in Bolivia and Argentina. It can bloom profusely in cultivation with 3.5" long, burgundy flowers that stick straight out from the stems.
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. Keep dry in winter.
Product Size
2.5" Pot
Current Primary Color
White
Bloom Color
Red Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions
Full Sun
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Showy Blooms
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
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