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    • Photo of Cleistocactus hyalacanthus form by Far Out Flora

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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

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    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

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. 3" Burgundy flwrs protrude horizontally from side of the columns.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    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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    Cleistocactus buchtienii

    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 candelilla

    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
    Photo of Cleistocactus candelilla flower, form by Stan Shebs
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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

    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
    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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