Cacti - Cleistocactus Winteri

Cleistocactus winteri, known as the Golden Rat Tail Cactus, enchants succulent enthusiasts with its slender, trailing stems adorned in a cascade of golden spines.Cleistocactus winterii is a branching cacti with cylindrical stems that are covered in short golden spines. Flowers are a vivid orange to salmon pink. This plant looks great in a hanging pot so the stems can trail down. Also known as Golden Rats Tail.

Cultural Considerations:

• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun; intense sunlight enhances coloration and flowering.
• Watering: Allow the soil to dry between waterings; drought-tolerant once established.
• Temperature Tolerance: Well-adapted to warm climates; protect from frost.
• Soil Type: Well-draining cactus mix or sandy soil.
• The flowers are usually bright orange or red, and their vibrant colors create a beautiful contrast against the green stems and spines.
• The blossoms attract pollinators, such as hummingbirds, adding an extra touch of liveliness to your garden.

Special Features:

• Soft Spination: The dense, fine spines give the cactus a soft and fuzzy appearance.
• Vertical Accent: Columnar growth adds vertical interest to succulent gardens or container displays.
• Eye-Catching Flowers: The bright orange to red flowers are a highlight during the blooming season.
• Cleistocactus winteri is well-suited for both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Thriving in well-draining soil and basking in bright sunlight, this cactus is relatively low-maintenance.
• During the winter months.Due to its long, trailing stems, Cleistocactus Winteri is well-suited for hanging baskets or as a cascading plant in rock gardens.

The first two photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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