• Cleistocactus strausii (Wooly torch/ Silver torch cactus)
  • Cleistocactus strausii (Wooly torch/ Silver torch cactus)
  • Cleistocactus strausii (Wooly torch/ Silver torch cactus)
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Cleistocactus strausii (Wooly torch/ Silver torch cactus)

£15
£15
Tax included.

Cleistocactus strausii, the silver torch or wooly torch, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. It is native to mountainous regions of Department Tarija, Bolivia, at 1,500‚3,000 m. Its slender, erect, grey-green columns can reach a height of 3 m. These are a wonderful cacti

RATING- Very Easy

LOVES- A bright and well lit spot with some direct sunlight being beneficial.

HATES- Overwatering. This cactus is VERY drought resistant so water thoroughly but then allow the soil to fully dry out before watering again.

Pot diameter- 12cm

More information and care recommendations are below.
    Overview

    Cleistocactus strausii, the silver torch or wooly torch, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. It is native to mountainous regions of Department Tarija, Bolivia, at 1,500‚3,000 m. Its slender, erect, grey-green columns can reach a height of 3 m. These are a wonderful cacti
    Quick Care Guide

    Care Difficulty: Super easy to care for, brilliant plant for beginners as they don’t require much care.

    Light requirements: Bright sunny windowsill with some direct sunlight being beneficial. A south facing windowsill is ideal.

    Watering: Water thoroughly but allow this plant to dry out completely between waterings. Very drought tolerant, better to underwater then overwater. Reduce in winter.

    Humidity: Does not need any extra humidity.

    Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets

    Feeding: Enjoys being fed during Spring- Summer growth period once a month. Always follow the instructions on your feed of choice. Cactus feed is best

    Repotting: Repot around every year or two -check to see if the roots are coming out the bottom of the pot! Don't mind being a little root bound.

    Cleistocactus strausii (Wooly torch/ Silver torch cactus)
    Cleistocactus strausii (Wooly torch/ Silver torch cactus)
    Cleistocactus strausii (Wooly torch/ Silver torch cactus)

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