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Silver Torch Cactus (Cleistocactus strausii) — Exact Plant Shown This Silver Torch Cactus is a head-turner. Its tall, upright columns are wrapped in thick, soft white spines that give the whole plant a silvery, almost frosted look. It has already branched at the base into a full, multi-stem cluster, which makes it look mature, bold, and completely unlike anything you can find at a garden center. At 44 inches on the tallest branch, this plant has real presence. This is the exact plant you will receive. It is rooted and growing. The tallest branch measures approximately 44 inches. The plant is a multi-stem cluster branching from the base, consistent with healthy, established growth typical of this species. It ships bare root. Exact Plant Shown Rooted and Ready to Plant Ships Bare Root Satisfaction Guaranteed Price $949 Height ~44 inches (tallest branch) Form Multi-stem cluster Availability One of a kind Full Sun Drought Tolerant Low Maintenance Flowering Age Indoor or Outdoor Best For Collectors looking for a large, statement cactus. People who want a plant that fills space, turns heads, and stays easy to care for. Works well as a landscape focal point in warm climates or as a dramatic container plant in any climate. This is the exact plant in the photos. What you see is exactly what you will get. Multi-stem cluster with the tallest branch measuring approximately 44 inches. Already well-established and mature. Dense white spines cover every stem from base to tip, giving the plant its signature silver-gray appearance. At this size and age, it is old enough to produce deep magenta tubular flowers in summer when conditions are right. What You Will Receive You will receive the exact Cleistocactus strausii shown in the photos. It is a rooted, multi-stem cluster with the tallest branch measuring approximately 44 inches. The plant ships bare root, carefully packed to protect the stems and spines during transit. After Arrival Unpack carefully and inspect the plant. Plant in fast-draining cactus soil right away. Wait 5 to 7 days before watering for the first time. Gradually introduce to stronger sun if the plant was kept in lower light during shipping. Care Tips Sun: Full sun. Give it as much direct light as possible. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix. Amend with extra sand or pumice if needed. Water: Water thoroughly in spring and summer. Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Water very rarely in winter. Cold: Hardy to around 20 degrees F for short periods. Protect from extended freezes. Best in USDA zones 9a to 11b. Frequently Asked Questions Is this the exact plant I will receive? Yes. The photos show the exact plant you will receive. There are no substitutions. What you see is what ships. How tall is the plant? The tallest branch measures approximately 44 inches. It is a multi-stem cluster branching from the base, so the overall form is full and wide as well as tall. Will this plant flower? At this size and maturity, this plant is old enough to flower. Cleistocactus strausii produces deep magenta tubular flowers in summer on plants that are well-established and getting plenty of direct sun. Flowering is not guaranteed but this plant is at the right stage to do so. Can I grow this indoors? Yes, but it needs the brightest spot you have. A south-facing window or a well-lit sunroom works well. In lower light, it will survive but may not grow quickly or flower. Outdoors in full sun is where it performs best. Our Guarantee Every plant we ship is carefully packed and inspected before it leaves. If your plant arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos and we will make it right. We stand behind every order.

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