Cleistocactus Straussii Silver torch

Native to the mountains of Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, and Bolivia, Cleistocactus Straussii is also known as Wooly Torch or Silver Torch. It is from the Cactaceae family and can grow up between 3 to 10 feet tall. This columnar cactus is winter dormant. 

Growth Rate

The succulent is a slow-growing plant. Pruning, trimming, and watering your Silver Torch Cactus will help it grow faster.

Flowering

The Silver Torch Cactus produces beautiful, bright-red flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are tube-shaped and grow from the sides of the stems.

Watering and Feeding

Cleistocactus Straussii is a drought-tolerant plant but prefers being moderately watered in the growing season. Fertilize using low-nitrogen diluted fertilizer twice a month from early spring to the end of summer. 

Soil

Plant your Cleistocactus in soil that provides good drainage, such as a cactus and succulent soil mix, and a container that has draining holes. 

Hardiness

Silver Torch Cactus prefers a warm climate. During its active growth period, it thrives in moderate room temperatures. It has a hardiness zone of 9a to 11b and frost tolerance of -10°C.

Light

The Silver Torch Cactus grows best in full and direct sun. It can tolerate some partial shade, but it will not flower as well in these conditions. Make sure all parts of the succulent are exposed to sunlight. 

Propagation

This plan can be propagated by cutting a small branch from the mature plant, planting it in a container, and waiting for it to develop its root system. 

Wondering why Cleistocactus Straussii is a popular choice for plant lovers? This is because they often have succulent stems, are commonly covered with thorns, and give delicate flowers.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season	Late spring-summer
Common Name	Silver torch
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Cactaceae
Flower	Dark pink
Frost Tolerance	-28°c
Growth Rate	Fast growth
Hardiness Zone	4a to 11b
Height	12 cm
Origin	Bolivia
Pot Size	3.5"
Scientific Name	Cleistocactus straussii silver torch
Shape	-
Sun Exposure	Full sun