Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Temperate Regions
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cleistocactus strausii
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
silver torch or wooly torch
Trichocereus
In Hindi
Cleistocactus strausii
Trichocereus
In German
Cleistocactus strausii
Trichocereus
In French
Cleistocactus strausii
Trichocereus
In Spanish
Cleistocactus strausii
Trichocereus
In Greek
cleistocactus strausii
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus strausii
Trichocereus
In Polish
cleistocastus strausii
Trichocereus
In Latin
Cleistocactus strausii
Trichocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus
Wondering what are the properties of Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus? We provide you with everything About Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus. Cleistocactus Strausii has thorns and Trichocereus doesn't have thorns. Also Cleistocactus Strausii does not have fragrant flowers. Cleistocactus Strausii has allergic reactions like Not Available and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus
Season and care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus Strausii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trichocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus Strausii is Loam, Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus Strausii is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus Physical Information
Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus Strausii height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus are as follows:
Cleistocactus Strausii flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus Strausii leaf color: Not Available
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus
Care of Cleistocactus Strausii and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus Strausii pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trichocereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cleistocactus Strausii needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.