Cleistocactus thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires minimal watering, only when the soil is completely dry. It is important to provide well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Special care involves protecting cleistocactus from frost, as it is sensitive to cold temperatures. Overall, cleistocactus is an easy plant to care for, making it suitable for beginners.
Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Succulent & Cactus Soil |
| Soil pH | 6-7 |
| Hardiness Zones |
10-13
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The golden rat tail (Cleistocactus winteri) has a beautiful barrel covered in luscious, delicate spines, lending an appearance more similar to a spiky zucchini than a cactus. A well-cared-for specimen can grow as long as 1.8 m and display 8 cm wide pink flowers when pampered.
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Silver torch is a little columnar cactus with white fluff on its trunk. This plant is native to Bolivia's high regions and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's renowned Award for Garden Merit. It is hazardous to people and animals if consumed.
Monkey's Tail is a strikingly slender, trailing cactus, often cultivated for its ornamental appeal. It features numerous long, narrow stems covered in fine, white hairs, giving it a distinctive fuzzy appearance. In its natural habitat, monkey's Tail flourishes by clinging to rocky slopes, where its radiant, tubular flowers attract pollinators despite harsh, arid conditions.
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