Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cleistocactus (Kly-stoh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: samaipatanus (sam-my-PAT-a-nus) (Info)
Synonym:Borzicactus samaipatanus
Synonym:Bolivicereus samaipatanus
Synonym:Akersia roseiflora
Synonym:Bolivicereus brevicaulis
Synonym:Bolivicereus croceus
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Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 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:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Succulent
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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