Cleistocactus strausii(Heese ) Backeb .
Silver Torch , Silver Torch Cactus , Snow Pole , Wooly Torch
Pilocereus strausii
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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : TrichocereeaeGenus : Cleistocactus
The aboriginal kitchen range ofCleistocactus strausiiis the high mountain area of the Department Tarija inBoliviaat elevations between 4,920 and 9,840 feet ( 1,500 and 3,000 m ) .
Cleistocactus strausiiis a columnarcactuswith slender cylindrical grey - green stems with around 25 ribs and obtusely covered with areoles and clusters of spines . The bow acquire up to 10 metrical foot ( 3 m ) tall and only about 2.5 inches ( 6 cm ) in diameter , often furcate at the base . Each areole bears 4 yellow - dark-brown central spinal column and 20 shorter white stellate spines . The fundamental spines are up to 2 inches ( 5 centimeter ) long .
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Older plants , over 18 inch ( 45 centimeter ) tall , produce rich red to burgundy prime in tardy summer . They are cylindric , up to 3.2 in ( 8 centimetre ) long , and emerge horizontally and radially from the stem .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
pick out a placement that grow full sun and has well - drainingsoil . Water yourCleistocactusduring the spring and summer when the top in ( 2.5 cm ) of grunge dry out . During the dip , reduce lacrimation to every five week if the ground dry . In wintertime , keepCleistocactusdry , or the moist basis combined with the cool temperatures and quiescence may cause the roots to rot . FertilizeCleistocactuswith a low - nitrogen plant food during the active maturation period . A dull - release plant food applied in the spring will be sufficient for the whole year .
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It is potential to pass around by cutting a small branch from aCleistocactusand rooting it , but this inevitably leaves a blemish cicatrix near the main stem ’s understructure . If an kickoff is removed to be used in propagation , call up to let it dry out for a workweek or so , permit the lesion heal .
See more atHow to farm and wish for Cleistocactus .
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