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Cleistocactus candelilla
Also Known As
- Cleistocactus candelilla var. pojoensis
- Cleistocactus ianthinus
- Cleistocactus pojoensis
- Cleistocactus vallegrandensis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-10'
- W: 1'-12'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Cleistocactus candelilla plant details
Cleistocactus candelilla is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleistocactus candelilla
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 12 FT - wide, 2 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleistocactus candelilla
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Cleistocactus candelilla plant
How to Grow Cleistocactus candelilla
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- pink
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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