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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

    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

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    aka Cleistocactus angosturensis, Cleistocactus ayopayanus, Cleistocactus ressinianus, Cleistocactus sucrensis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cleistocactus buchtienii flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Cleistocactus hyalacanthus

    aka Borzicactus strausii, Cephalocereus strausii, Cereus hyalacanthus, Cereus strausii, Cleistocactus jujuyensis, Cleistocactus jujuyensis var. fulvus, Cleistocactus strausii, Cleistocactus strausii var. fricii, Cleistocactus strausii var. jujuyensis, Cleistocactus strausii var. jujuyensis, Denmoza strausii, Denmoza strausii var. luteispina, Pilocereus strausii, Pilocereus strausii f. cristatus, Pilocereus strausii var. fricii, Silver Torch Cactus

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    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 1'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Cleistocactus hyalacanthus form by Far Out Flora
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    Cleistocactus icosagonus

    aka Binghamia humboldtii, Borzicactus aurivillus, Cactus humboldtii, Cereus humboldtii, Cleistocactus humboldtii, Matucana humboldtii, Seticereus humboldtii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Cleistocactus icosagonus flower, foliage by Michael Wolf
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    Cleistocactus samaipatanus

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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cleistocactus samaipatanus flower by Far Out Flora
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    Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus

    aka Cereus colubrinus var. smaragdiflorus, Cereus smaragdiflorus, Cleistocactus baumanni var. smaragdiflorus, Cleistocactus colubrinus var. smaragdiflorus, Cleistocactus rojoi

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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