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Cleistocactus strausii

Silver Torch Cactus

A striking cactus with slender columns to 8ft tall. One of the faster growing cacti, its silvery blue spines protruding from a white gray fuzz make it quite the stand out. Red burgundy flowers appear in spring. Looks great when planted amongst other cacti and succulents in exotic cactus gardens. Likes to be kept dry during winter months, it will benefit from some regular irrigation during extreme heat.

  • Tall slender silver columns
  • Gray-green skin; short white spines
  • Radiant heat tolerant