Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cleistocactus tupizensis Silver Silver Torch Cactus,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Clumping, Upright
Description:
Attractive cactus with bushy upright branches from the base and fine hair-like silvery-white spines. Tubular red flowers from spring to summer. Suitable for xeriscaping. Water regularly during summer. Grows approx. 1-1.8m H x .5-1m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Cactaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Silver, White
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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