About Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Temperate Regions
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cleistocactus strausii
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
silver torch or wooly torch
Acacia
In Hindi
Cleistocactus strausii
Acacia
In German
Cleistocactus strausii
Acacia
In French
Cleistocactus strausii
Acacia
In Spanish
Cleistocactus strausii
Acacia
In Greek
cleistocactus strausii
Acacia
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus strausii
Acacia
In Polish
cleistocastus strausii
Acacia
In Latin
Cleistocactus strausii
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Acacia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia. Cleistocactus Strausii has thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Cleistocactus Strausii does not have fragrant flowers. Cleistocactus Strausii has allergic reactions like Not Available and Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia
Season and care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus Strausii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acacia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus Strausii is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus Strausii is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia Physical Information
Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus Strausii height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia are as follows:
Cleistocactus Strausii flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus Strausii leaf color: Not Available
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia
Care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus Strausii pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Cleistocactus Strausii needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.