Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Eastern Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
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
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Grafting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
  
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
  
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
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
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Cleistocactus Winteri
  
EUPHORBIA lactea
  
Common Name
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
  
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
  
In Hindi
cleistocactus winteri
  
Elkhorn
  
In German
Cleistocactus winteri
  
Elkhorn
  
In French
Cleistocactus winteri
  
Elkhorn
  
In Spanish
Cleistocactus winteri
  
cuerno de alce
  
In Greek
cleistocactus winteri
  
Elkhorn
  
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus Winteri
  
Elkhorn
  
In Polish
Cleistocactus Winteri
  
Elkhorn
  
In Latin
Cleistocactus Winteri
  
Elkhorn
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Cleistocactus
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Trichocereeae
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available