{"title":"Tropical Cleistocactus","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eGenus: Cleistocactus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleistocactus\u003cbr data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andes Mountains of South America — primarily Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eCleistocactus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genus of slender, columnar cacti admired for their fast growth, dense spines, and spectacular tubular flowers. These cacti typically grow upright with multiple narrow stems that can reach several metres in height in the wild, though they usually stay smaller when potted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eOne of the genus’s signature features is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"706\"\u003enarrow, tubular flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that often remain partially closed (hence the name \u003cem data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eCleistocactus\u003c\/em\u003e, from Greek “kleistos” meaning “closed”). The blooms are usually brightly coloured — reds, oranges, or pinks — and are adapted to pollination by hummingbirds or bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eThe spines on Cleistocactus species are often fine and dense, giving the plant a fuzzy or bristly appearance, which adds a soft texture to the otherwise spiky silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eCleistocactus thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003ebright, full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e typical for cacti and succulents. Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out between watering, and reduce watering in winter when growth slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eThey adapt well to container growing and benefit from good airflow to prevent rot. In Canadian climates, these cacti should be grown indoors or moved indoors during colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eSome species, like \u003cem data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eCleistocactus winteri\u003c\/em\u003e (“Golden Rat Tail”), are popular houseplants due to their unique trailing stems and vivid flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eThe partially closed flowers provide a distinctive look and protect the reproductive parts from weather and pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eCleistocacti can flower multiple times a year under optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/cleistocactus.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}