Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Cleistocactus (Kly-stoh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: winteri f. cristate
Cultivar: Crest
Synonym:Hildewinteria aureispina f. cristate
Synonym:Cleistocactus aureispinus f. cristate
Synonym:Borzicactus aureispinus
Synonym:Loxanthocereus aureispinus f. cristate
Synonym:Winteria aureispina f. cristate
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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