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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

    Gardening 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

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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 hyalacanthus

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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
    Photo of Cleistocactus hyalacanthus form by Far Out Flora
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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

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    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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