https://youtu.be/vyejOhN2sIE 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. Datasheet Common Namesilver torch/ wooly torch Botanical nameCleistocactus strausii FamilyCactaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic ColourredHeight1.8 -> 2mHabitatDry and semi-arid mountains Altitude3000 mBloom TimeJuly -> AugustPlant TypeSucculent, Ornamental, Indoor, Outdoor Fruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesTell us USDA Zone8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4)Sun Exposurefull sunSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDry, freshSoil Type Sandy, Peaty, StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Cleistocactus strausii Cleistocactus strausii Cleistocactus strausii
