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Cleistocactus strausii

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Wantirna
A8, C7
A8
A8, C7
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Wantirna
A8, C7
Size: 20cm
Available: 4
$/Unit (EX GST): $44.62 ex GST
$/Unit (INC GST): $49.09 inc GST
A8
Size: 25cm
Available: 3
$/Unit (EX GST): $120.75 ex GST
$/Unit (INC GST): $132.82 inc GST
A8, C7
Size: 80cm Trunk
Available: 2
$/Unit (EX GST): $89.25 ex GST
$/Unit (INC GST): $98.18 inc GST
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
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