Cleistocactus strausii

Cleistocactus strausii, commonly known as silver torch, wooly torch or snow pole, is a perennial cactus endemic to the high mountains of Bolivia and Argentina. It has grey-green, branched and cylindrical columns covered with fine whitish spines and can reach a height of 3 m. Cylindrical narrow flowers are produced scattered along the stems in late summer. The fruit is red and globose with brown seeds.

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Datasheet

Common Name	silver torch/ wooly torch
Botanical name	Cleistocactus strausii
Family	Cactaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	Evergreen
Basic Colour	red
Height	1.8 -> 2m
Habitat	Dry and semi-arid mountains
Altitude	3000 m
Bloom Time	July -> August
Plant Type	Succulent, Ornamental, Indoor, Outdoor
Fruit Type	Berry
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Used Parts	Whole plant
Plant Uses	Ornamental
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USDA Zone	8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4)
Sun Exposure	full sun
Soil pH	Neutral
Soil Moisture	Dry, fresh
Soil Type	Sandy, Peaty, Stony
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sows
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