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Cleistocactus samaipatanus

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A tall, narrow, columnar cactus, with light green stems, bearing 14 – 17 ribs and stiff pale yellow spines 0.5 – 3 cm long. Mature plants branch freely from the base, producing several upright stems to 1.5 m high, with each stem up to 5 cm in diameter. The flowers are brilliant red, to 5 cm (2 in) long and 2.5 cm (1 in) wide. The reddish fruits are small and spherical, to 1cm long and wide, bearing dense white and brown hairs

Scientific classification

Species: Cleistocactus samaipatanus (Cleistocactus samaipatanus)
Genus: Cleistocactus
Family: Cactaceae

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Toxicity: Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Cleistocactus samaipatanus

Distribution map

Bolivia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Cleistocactus samaipatanus

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Cleistocactus samaipatanus care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or stem cuttings

Growing

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep completely dry at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer

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