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    Denmoza rhodacantha

    Also Known As

    • Cereus rhodacanthus
    • Cleistocactus rhodacanthus
    • Denmoza erythrocephala
    • Denmoza rhodacantha var. diamantina
    • Denmoza rodacantha
    • Echinocactus erythrocephalus
    • Echinocactus rhodacanthus
    • Echinopsis ducis-paulii
    • Echinopsis rhodacantha
    • Furiolobivia ducis-paulii
    • Lobivia ducis-paulii
    • Lobivia ducis-paulii var. cristata
    • Pilocereus erythrocephalus
    • Pilocereus rhodacanthus
    • Pseudolobivia ducis-pauli
    • The Anagram Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Denmoza rhodacantha plant details

    Denmoza rhodacantha is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. 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 Denmoza rhodacantha

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Denmoza rhodacantha

    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Bright Scarlet Tubular Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Denmoza rhodacantha plant

    How to Grow Denmoza rhodacantha

    • 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

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cleistocactus hyalacanthus

    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
    Photo of Cleistocactus hyalacanthus form by Far Out Flora
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