Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
-
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Cleistocactus
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Cleistocactus
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
La milenrama
In Greek
Cleistocactus
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
milefólio
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
krwawnika
In Latin
Cleistocactus
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Yarrow
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cleistocactus and Yarrow Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Yarrow are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Yarrow
Care of Cleistocactus and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.