Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Cactus
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
  
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
  
Red, Orange, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
  
Reduce watering in winter
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes, Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
  
CLEISTOCACTUS
  
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
  
Cleistocactus
  
In German
Jacob's Ladder
  
Cleistocactus
  
In French
Jacob's Ladder
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
  
Kleistokaktus
  
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
  
Cleistocactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Polemonium
  
Cleistocactus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Trichocereeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacob's Ladder and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Cleistocactus
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.