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Cleistocactus ritteri
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Cleistocactus ritteri plant details
Cleistocactus ritteri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleistocactus ritteri
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleistocactus ritteri
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Cleistocactus ritteri plant
How to Grow Cleistocactus ritteri
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-8'
- sun - bright shade
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - bright shade
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