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Silver Torch

Cleistocactus Strausii

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Overview

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus strausii) is a striking columnar cactus, native to high altitudes of Bolivia. It reaches up to 10 feet tall, sporting multiple slender stems about 2.5 inches in diameter, densely covered with silvery spines. This cactus prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. In summer, mature plants produce tubular red or burgundy flowers. A low-maintenance choice, it adds vertical interest to xeric landscapes and rock gardens.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11Type Cactus

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — where it can bask in the natural light for at least 6 hours per day.<br><br>Growing at a moderate pace; this cactus

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Cactus
Family: Cactaceae

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Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — red or burgundy flowers that are approx; silver Torch (Cleistocactus strausii) is a striking columnar cactus, native to

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — Regularly remove any weeds and debris from its base, maintaining a tidy appearance and ensuring plant vigor; cactus

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — mature specimens - typically those over several years old - produce exquisite; red or burgundy flowers that, image 62

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — this cactus thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11 and prefers full sun exposure; red flowers in the garden

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — It reaches up to 10 feet tall

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — where it can bask in the natural light for at least 6 hours per day.<br><br>Growing at a moderate pace, image 57

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — densely covered with silvery spines

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — attaining heights of up to 10 feet

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — while each column measures around 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter; sporting multiple slender stems about 2.5 inches in

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — This cactus prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade; originating from the high elevations, image 51

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — densely covered with silvery spines; it reaches up to 10 feet tall, image 50

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — commonly referred to as the Silver Torch or Woolly Torch; a low-maintenance choice, it adds vertical, image 54

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — coupled with low maintenance needs

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — Originating from the high elevations of Bolivia and Argentina

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — while each column measures around 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter; sporting multiple slender stems about 2.5, image 60

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — sporting multiple slender stems about 2.5 inches in diameter

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — red flowers in the garden; in summer, mature plants produce tubular red or burgundy flowers, image 67

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — attaining heights of up to 10 feet; coupled with low maintenance needs, image 59

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — cactus with red blooms; attaining heights of up to 10 feet

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — mature specimens - typically those over several years old - produce exquisite

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — this cactus thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11 and prefers full sun exposure

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — A low-maintenance choice, it adds vertical interest to xeric landscapes and rock gardens

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — Silver Torch (Cleistocactus strausii) is a striking columnar cactus, native to high altitudes of Bolivia; densely

Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — coupled with low maintenance needs; the plant's surface is artfully adorned with dense

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