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Cleistocactus Species

Cleistocactusfieldianus

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cleistocactus (Kly-stoh-KAK-tus)

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Synonym

Cleistocactus fieldianus subsp. fieldianus

Clistanthocereus fieldianus

Borzicactus calviflorus

Clistanthocereus calviflorus

Borzicactus cajamarcensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | November 2005 | neutral

Another synonym of this plant is Borya calviflorus.

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