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A very beautiful cactus with white wool and spines giving a silvery appearance. Stunning tubular carmine-red flowers

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Description

Silver Torch cactus. A very beautiful cactus with white wool and spines giving a silvery appearance. Stunning tubular carmine-red flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to July. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.

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Cleistocactus

Species

straussi

Varietry
Common Name

Silver Torch cactus

Flower Colour

red

Soil
Aspect

Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

1m

Family

Cactaceae

Spread

1m

Growth Speed
Growth Habit

Erect, Multi stemmed

Fragrance

FALSE

Foliage Colour

green

Flowers From

June, July

Colour Fruit
Fruits When
Moisture

Moist, Well drained

Protection
Hardiness

Min temp 55°F / 12°C

Planting
Care

Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Mist regularly

Border

Houseplant, Conservatory plant

Toxicity
Pruning
Pruning Time
Pests and diseases

Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Slugs and snails

Maintenance

Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost

Propagation

Stem cuttings, Seed

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