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Cleistocactus samaipatanus

Also Known As

  • Akersia roseiflora
  • Bolivicereus brevicaulis
  • Bolivicereus croceus
  • Bolivicereus rufus
  • Bolivicereus samaipatanus
  • Borzicactus roseiflorus
  • Borzicactus samaipatanus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Cleistocactus samaipatanus plant details

Cleistocactus samaipatanus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleistocactus samaipatanus

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleistocactus samaipatanus

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cleistocactus samaipatanus plant

How to Grow Cleistocactus samaipatanus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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