Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cleistocactus strausii Syn Pilocereus straussii, Borzicactus straussii, Silver Torch Cactus,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Clumping, Upright
Description:
Attractive clumping cactus with fluffy looking upright branches from the base and fine hair-like whitish-brown spines. Suitable for xeriscaping. Keep dry in winter and minimal water during summer. Grows approx. 2.5m H x .9-1.8m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
None
Family Name: Origin:
Cactaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate