Wooly Torch

Wooly Torch Care

Cleistocactus strausii

What is the plant

Wooly Torch is a great plant for any home with plenty of bright light and a great addition to any desert-themed garden, which can really bring a unique look to any home.

Cleistocactus strausii is a shrubby cactus that grows low to the ground and produces upright yellow-green stems with a furry outer covering of white wool, which is its main identification feature. The stems are covered in white areoles with short, hooked spines, and the blooms are star-shaped, yellow-orange flowers that appear in clusters during the summer months.

Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

20°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
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.
Pruning
It can be pruned off by removing any dead or dying stems or flowers as needed.
Fertilizer
Cleistocactus strausii can be fertilized with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer once a month during the spring and summer months.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
These Cleistocactus plants prefer bright, direct sunlight for at least 4-6 hours a day.
Soil
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.
Propagation
This succulent plant can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings.

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