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Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus
Also Known As
- Cereus colubrinus var. smaragdiflorus
- Cereus smaragdiflorus
- Cleistocactus baumanni var. smaragdiflorus
- Cleistocactus colubrinus var. smaragdiflorus
- Cleistocactus rojoi
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus plant details
Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer green and red flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: green and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus plant
How to Grow Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- green
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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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 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
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