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Cleistocactussamaipatanus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cleistocactus (Kly-stoh-KAK-tus)
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Species
samaipatanus (sam-my-PAT-a-nus)
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Synonym
Borzicactus samaipatanus
Bolivicereus samaipatanus
Akersia roseiflora
Bolivicereus brevicaulis
Bolivicereus croceus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Brentwood, California

Spring Valley, California

Zephyrhills, Florida

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | February 2005 | neutral

More synonyms are Bolivicereus rufus & Borzicactus roseiflorus.

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

lime green slender clumping columnar cactus with bright red to pink-red flowers and long, sharp toothpick-like spines. Blooms over half ...Read More

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