Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Cleistocactus (Kly-stoh-KAK-tus) Species: strausii Synonym:Cleistocactus strausii
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage SucculentFoliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)6-9 in. (15-22 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color RedBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms repeatedlyOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsAllow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |