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Cleistocactus Species

Cleistocactussextonianus

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cleistocactus (Kly-stoh-KAK-tus)

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Synonym

Borzicactus sextonianus

Loxanthocereus sextonianus

Cereus sextonianus

Borzicactus gracilis

Loxanthocereus splendens

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | December 2005 | neutral

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