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Cleistocactus ritteri

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Cleistocactus ritteri plant details

Cleistocactus ritteri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with. 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
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

Shrubby cactus to 3 feet tall, sprawling, with bright yellow tubular blooms.

Gardening facts about Cleistocactus ritteri plant

How to Grow Cleistocactus ritteri

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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