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Cleistocactus hyalacanthus
Also Known As
- 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
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-8'
- W: 1'-4'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Cleistocactus hyalacanthus plant details
Cleistocactus hyalacanthus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright 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 hyalacanthus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleistocactus hyalacanthus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Cleistocactus hyalacanthus plant
How to Grow Cleistocactus hyalacanthus
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright 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
- blue
Flower Color
- burgundy
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- pink
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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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
aka Cleistocactus candelilla var. pojoensis, Cleistocactus ianthinus, Cleistocactus pojoensis, Cleistocactus vallegrandensis
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-10'
Width: 1'-12'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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
aka Akersia roseiflora, Bolivicereus brevicaulis, Bolivicereus croceus, Bolivicereus rufus, Bolivicereus samaipatanus, Borzicactus roseiflorus, Borzicactus samaipatanus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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
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