Silver Torch Cactus, Cleistocactus strausii, Succulent, Live Cactus jewelry easily maintained in containers

easily maintained in containers

Vertical branches arise from the base of the plant

This plant is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9-11

bearing pale yellow flowers in summer

It can grow to 1–3 m (3

Silver Torch Cactus, Cleistocactus strausii, Succulent, Live Cactus jewelry easily maintained in containersThis striking cactus develops slender columns up to eight to ten feet tall. It is a vigorous grower that has interesting, silvery blue spines on hairy, bluish gray columns. The silver torch begins to flower when the columns reach about eighteen inches tall. The decorative flowers are deep red or burgundy and protrude from the sides of the columnar stems and along the tips. Use it in combination with other columnar cacti and succulents in exotic cactus