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Silver Torch

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Also known as the Cleistocactus straussi or a "snow pole", this smaller multi-column cactus grows to be 6 to 8 feet tall and is native to dry deserts and foothills of Bolivia and Argentinia. The stems are ribbed and covered with dense white or silver-colored spines, giving the cactus a distinctive and woolly appearance. Reddish pink tubular flowers emerge in late Spring to early Summer.

Cold Tolerance:

Cleistocactus strausii is adapted to high-altitude environments and is more tolerant of cooler temperatures than some other cactus species.
It can tolerate temperatures down to freezing, but protection from prolonged exposure to frost is advisable. In colder climates, it is often grown in containers that can be moved indoors during winter.

Ornamental Uses:

Container Gardening: The silver torch cactus is well-suited for container gardening, allowing for flexibility in placement on patios, decks, or balconies.

Xeriscaping: The Silver Torch Cactus is suitable for xeriscaping and drought-tolerant landscapes, as it is adapted to arid conditions.

Rock Gardens: Its columnar form and distinctive spines make it a suitable addition to rock gardens or succulent gardens.

Architectural Interest: The woolly appearance and tall stems of Cleistocactus strausii add architectural interest to gardens and landscapes.

The Silver Torch cactus is appreciated for its unique appearance, ease of cultivation, and suitability for arid and succulent gardens.

Columnar Cacti design and application suggestions:

Columnar cacti are impactful and dramatic. Frame an entryway, put one in an office corner that is just screaming for something interesting or if you are lucky to live in a suitable outdoor environment, install a few columnar cacti in the landscape for dramatic effect. Our columnar cacti are equally happy in a decorative pot or planted in the ground.

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

Columnar Cacti design and application suggestions:

Columnar cacti are impactful and dramatic. Frame an entryway, put one in an office corner that is just screaming for something interesting or if you are lucky to live in a suitable outdoor environment, install a few columnar cacti in the landscape for dramatic effect. Our columnar cacti are equally happy in a decorative pot or planted in the ground.

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

Why purchase our Columnar Cacti?

Our columnar cacti are grown in their native habitat right here in Southern Arizona. Raised outdoors with just the right amount of water and fertilizer, they come to you in their natural form. These plants do not come to you from a greenhouse. They are already hardy to whatever growing conditions you have to offer. Our columnar cacti present the same appearance as you will find them in their native habitats.

If you want to plant them in a container for a sunroom, patio or window planter, great! If you want to take your columnar cacti and plant them in the ground, also great! No acclimation needed. Our plants are ready to go!

Reliable packaging and shipping

We strive to offer the most healthy cacti and succulents you can find anywhere that are shipped right to your door. Our plants are professionally packaged with expertise honed by shipping amazing plants to customers like you for over 20 years. Our packaging process ensures a bare minimum of damaged orders. All of our plants are wrapped in bubble wrap and tape, which should not be taken off until your plant is in its final home. The bubble wrap offers you and the plant additional protection while planting. All of our plants are shipped bare root.

Reliable packaging and shipping

We strive to offer the most healthy cacti and succulents you can find anywhere that are shipped right to your door. Our plants are professionally packaged with expertise honed by shipping amazing plants to customers like you for over 20 years. Our packaging process ensures a bare minimum of damaged orders. All of our plants are wrapped in bubble wrap and tape, which should not be taken off until your plant is in its final home. The bubble wrap offers you and the plant additional protection while planting. All of our plants are shipped bare root.

Customer Reviews

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gary trugman
Healthy Plants

The plants that I received are very healthy and better than described.

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Sophia Rawlings
Good if you want a cacti with flowers

I love how it looks outside especially when it flowers. The color is awesome with the whiteish spikes.

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Alyssa Stein
Small when young, but mighty

Im happy with the purchase I made. Came on a timely manner and it was in good condition. Silver torch cacti are on the smaller side, but still make a statement.

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Olivia Case
Placed around my front entrance

This cactus is very rustic and a beautiful piece for your home. I can't believe how great they look out front.

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