Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Eastern Asia, India
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
Elkhorn
In German
Cleistocactus
Elkhorn
In French
Cleistocactus
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Elkhorn
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Elkhorn
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Elkhorn
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus and Elkhorn Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Elkhorn are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Elkhorn
Care of Cleistocactus and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.