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Cleistocactus buchtienii
Also Known As
- Cleistocactus angosturensis
- Cleistocactus ayopayanus
- Cleistocactus ressinianus
- Cleistocactus sucrensis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Cleistocactus buchtienii plant details
Cleistocactus buchtienii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. green and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleistocactus buchtienii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: green and red blooms
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleistocactus buchtienii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Cleistocactus buchtienii plant
How to Grow Cleistocactus buchtienii
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-10'
Width: 1'-12'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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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