Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Beans
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
बीजपत्र
In German
Cleistocactus
Cotyledon
In French
Cleistocactus
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Cotyledon
In Greek
Cleistocactus
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Cotyledon
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Liścień
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Cotyledon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cleistocactus and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Cleistocactus and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Cleistocactus and Cotyledon. Cleistocactus has thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Cleistocactus does not have fragrant flowers. Cleistocactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cleistocactus and Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Cotyledon
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Cleistocactus and Cotyledon Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Cotyledon are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Cotyledon
Care of Cleistocactus and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.