Cleistocactus strausii

Owned by Jennifer & Paige Simpson (@RoyalAlchemy).

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Notes

Family: Cactaceae. This plant is covered in fine white spines that can cause skin irritation. It is generally non-toxic to pets but the physical spines pose a hazard.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Silver Torch Cactus

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Cactus, Houseplant, Perennial, Succulent
Growing Medium
Cactus mix with gravel top dressing
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect, Clumping

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Bolivia and Argentina

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Cactaceae. This plant is covered in fine white spines that can cause skin irritation. It is generally non-toxic to pets but the physical spines pose a hazard.
Silver Torch Cactus
Cleistocactus strausii by RoyalAlchemy
Cleistocactus strausii by RoyalAlchemy

Cleistocactus

strausii

Common NameSilver Torch Cactus

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Cactus, Houseplant, Perennial, Succulent
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect, Clumping
Growing MediumCactus mix with gravel top dressing

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationBolivia and Argentina

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Cactaceae. This plant is covered in fine white spines that can cause skin irritation. It is generally non-toxic to pets but the physical spines pose a hazard.