Cleistocactus strausii Specimen 40 / 160 missing-image The huge diversity within the

The huge diversity within the Kalanchoe genus makes it easily one of our favourites

This particular specimen has already developed large patches of corking

Large specimens of this species often indicate periods of growth with wavey margins along their spiny ridges

Repot every spring when the plant is young

Cleistocactus strausii Specimen 40 / 160 missing-image The huge diversity within theThe tallest specimen of the species to have graced our collection, the tall hairy stems of this Cleistocactus strausii also have an abundance of bold pink blooms. Native to arid areas of Bolivia, Cleistocactus strausii is commonly known as the silver torch cactus. Its columnar stems can reach around 3 metres tall, covered in masses of dense white hairs in between which thick yellow spines grow. Mature cacti produce long tubular flowers during the