Rather nervous when we planted golden torch cactus last June as the green exterior browned immediately and looked as if it burned, making...Read More us more uncomfortable. This week, 6/11/09, multiple blossoms opened for a day, -overwhelming in beauty. The flower barely lasted a day. Now what to do with the dead flowers on top of the torch?? leave them, cut them off. there are apparently more flowers developing...Where to learn more about this cactus.....Thanks
The next most common botanical name that is referred to as is: Trichocereus spachianus. In fact as of at least today (5/25/2017), it may ...Read Morehave been switched back into the Trichocereus genus in the latest classifications. This plant is able to handle full sun, no shade, with a little extra water in the hotter summer months, the other ones i see in other landscapes that get no extra water usually have a burnt side. Blooms at night and closes when the strong sunlight hits it.
Henderson, NV (Zone 9b) | December 2004 | positive
This cactus is a beautiful plant and fairly easy to grow. It usually blooms from mid April to early July. Sometimes it will bloom again...Read More in early to mid fall. The flowers are large(8"-10" across) and strongly scented. They open in the evening and last until noon the next day. During cool or cloudy weather, they may stay open for 2-3 days.
Rather nervous when we planted golden torch cactus last June as the green exterior browned immediately and looked as if it burned, making...Read More
The next most common botanical name that is referred to as is: Trichocereus spachianus. In fact as of at least today (5/25/2017), it may ...Read More
This cactus is a beautiful plant and fairly easy to grow. It usually blooms from mid April to early July. Sometimes it will bloom again...Read More