Wooly Torch Care

The succulent plant does not require a lot of water and should only be watered when the soil is completely dry. During the summer months, it can be watered every two weeks; during the winter months, it should only be watered once a month.

It can be pruned off by removing any dead or dying stems or flowers as needed.

Cleistocactus strausii can be fertilized with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer once a month during the spring and summer months.

These Cleistocactus plants prefer bright, direct sunlight for at least 4-6 hours a day.

Wooly Torch prefers well-draining soil. A mixture of equal parts sand, perlite, and peat moss is a good choice for this type of cactus.

This succulent plant can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings.

The cactus prefers warm temperatures between 55-80°F (12-26°C).

This cactus be grown in containers, either indoors or outdoors. Choose a container with plenty of drainage holes, as it doesn't like sitting in wet soil for too long.

It is a type of cactus that is known for its fuzzy, white hairs on its stems that help protect it from the sun and give it a unique texture and appearance.