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Silver Torch Cactus

Name: Silver Torch Cactus
Brand: The Cactus Outlet
SKU: ST
Price: 82.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

$82.00 - $299.00 $95.00 - $349.00

✔️ Healthy Arrival Guarantee— free replacement if damaged

✔️ Professionally Packaged for Safe Delivery and Easy Planting
✔️ Care Support Included— real experts
✔️ FREE Shipping (1–2 business days from our Arizona nursery)

Why Customers Love the Silver Torch Cactus

• Tall, slender columns with silvery-white spines
• Cold hardy compared to most columnar cacti
• Bright reddish-pink flowers in late spring–summer
• Excellent for containers or landscapes
• Low maintenance & drought tolerant

Silver Torch Cactus 🌵

(Cleistocactus strausii)

Cold Hardy • Silvery White • Vertical Drama

Add striking height and texture to your garden or container with the Silver Torch Cactus, also known as the Snow Pole or Woolly Torch cactus. Native to the high deserts of Bolivia and Argentina, this elegant columnar cactus is prized for its dense, shimmering silver spines and impressive cold tolerance.

Tall, slender, and visually dramatic, the Silver Torch delivers year-round interest with very little care.

🌵 Key Features & Growth Habits

Striking Silver Appearance ✨
The dense coat of silvery-white spines gives this cactus its signature “woolly” look while helping protect it from intense sun and cold—just like in its native high-altitude habitat.

Impressive Vertical Growth 📏
• Can reach 6–8 feet tall over time
• Forms upright, narrow columns that add strong vertical structure
Perfect for adding height without taking up much space.

Seasonal Blooms 🌸
In late spring to early summer, mature plants produce vivid reddish-pink tubular flowers that create a beautiful contrast against the silver spines.

❄️ Cold Tolerance & Climate

• Tolerates freezing temperatures
• Best suited for USDA zones 8 and warmer
• In colder regions, grow in containers and protect from prolonged winter moisture

This makes Silver Torch an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a cold-tolerant columnar cactus.

🌿 Perfect for Many Uses

🪴 Container Gardening
Ideal for patios, balconies, and decks—easy to move for winter protection.

🏜️ Xeriscaping & Low-Water Landscapes
Thrives in dry, arid conditions with minimal watering.

🪨 Rock & Succulent Gardens

Adds texture, contrast, and dramatic vertical interest.

🏗️ Architectural Accent
Creates a bold, modern statement in both traditional and contemporary designs.

🚚 Why Buy from The Cactus Outlet

🌱 Healthy, Carefully Selected Plants
Each Silver Torch Cactus is hand-selected and acclimated for strong performance.

📦 Secure Shipping & Easy Planting
Plants are professionally wrapped and packaged to arrive in pristine condition.
All orders include planting, watering, and general care instructions for stress-free success.

Design and Style Ideas:

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Design and Style Ideas

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Why Choose Our Columnar Cacti??

Our columnar cacti are grown outdoors in their native habitat—right here in Southern Arizona. Unlike greenhouse-grown plants, these cacti are raised in natural conditions with just the right balance of sun, water, and nutrients. The result? Hardy, resilient plants that arrive in their authentic form, ready to thrive in your space without the need for acclimation.

Whether you're planting them in a sunroom, patio container, or directly in your landscape, our columnar cacti are up for the task. Their natural hardiness means they’re ready to grow the moment you plant them—no fuss, no adjustment period. What you see is what you get. Strong, beautiful plants, just as nature intended.

Our columnar cacti are grown outdoors in their native habitat—right here in Southern Arizona. Unlike greenhouse-grown plants, these cacti are raised in natural conditions with just the right balance of sun, water, and nutrients. The result? Hardy, resilient plants that arrive in their authentic form, ready to thrive in your space without the need for acclimation.

Whether you're planting them in a sunroom, patio container, or directly in your landscape, our columnar cacti are up for the task. Their natural hardiness means they’re ready to grow the moment you plant them—no fuss, no adjustment period. What you see is what you get. Strong, beautiful plants, just as nature intended.

Healthy Plants, Expertly Shipped

Free Shipping for all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.

Free Shipping for all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.

Healthy Plants, Expertly Shipped

Free Shipping on all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.

Free Shipping on all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.