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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
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
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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cleistocactus for your garden
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 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
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun - bright 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 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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