Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
China
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
Gardenia
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Gardenia
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
Gardenia
In German
Cleistocactus
Gardenie
In French
Cleistocactus
Gardénia
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Gardenia
In Greek
Cleistocactus
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
gardênia
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Gardenia
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Gardenia
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Cleistocactus and Gardenia Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Gardenia are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Gardenia
Care of Cleistocactus and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.