Silver torch (Cleistocactus strausii) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: silver torch or silver torch cactus.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: silver torch, silver torch cactus
Scientific name: Cleistocactus strausii
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Silver torch (Cleistocactus strausii) – Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Silver torch (Cleistocactus strausii) – Pamla J. Eisenberg from Anaheim, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
