Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Desert, Hot climate regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
DASYLIRION berlandieri
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
Zaragosa
In German
Cleistocactus
Zaragoza
In French
Cleistocactus
Saragosse
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Zaragoza
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Σαραγόσα
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Zaragoza
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Saragossa
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Caesaraugusta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Chordata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Squamata
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Gonyosoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Colubrinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Zaragosa
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Zaragosa is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Zaragosa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus and Zaragosa Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Zaragosa are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
- Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Zaragosa
Care of Cleistocactus and Zaragosa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.