Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
Cleistocactus
In German
Gelbe wilde Indigo
Cleistocactus
In French
Jaune Indigo sauvage
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Amarillo salvaje del añil
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Crocus Coneflower
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Baptisia
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus. Yellow Wild Indigo doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Wild Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Wild Indigo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Cleistocactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring and Cleistocactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.