Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Habitat
Not Available
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Cleistocactus
Douglasfichte
In French
Cleistocactus
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
abeto Douglas
In Greek
Cleistocactus
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
daglezji
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Douglas abies
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Cactaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Pseudotsuga
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Cleistocactus and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Douglas Fir
Care of Cleistocactus and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.