Cleistocactus brookeae subsp. vulpis-cauda (Wolf Tail Cactus)


Botanical Information

FamilyCactaceae
GenusCleistocactus
Speciesbrookeae
Subspeciesvulpis-cauda
CategoryTropicals
OriginBolivia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeSomewhat trailing in nature and thus suited to growing in a hanging basket.
HabitatFound growing on cliffs, alongside rivers and in forests within Andean valleys from 100 - 3000 m.
Flower DescriptionLong, orange-red, tubular flowers darker than the species.

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