silver torch cactus adaptations

Known as silver torch or wooly torch cactus, this native of montane Bolivia and Argentina is well adapted to both the heat and cold of our desert valleys. Several to many columnar stems arise from the ground and can grow to about eight feet tall. The dense bristly white spines nearly completely conceal the stems.

1. Where does the silver torch cactus live?
2. How do you take care of a silver torch cactus?
3. How often do you water a torch cactus?
4. How do you propagate a silver torch cactus?
5. How fast does Golden Torch grow?
6. How often do you water an old man cactus?

Where does the silver torch cactus live?

… silver, or woolly, torch (Cleistocactus strausii) is endemic to the mountains of Argentina and Bolivia. Its numerous erect columns appear whitish in colour because of their numerous dense spines. The plants bear narrow red flowers along the length of the stems.

How do you take care of a silver torch cactus?

This cactus needs full sun but in the hottest regions it prefers some shelter from midday heat. The soil should be freely draining but does not have to be particularly fertile. Water the plant spring through summer when the top of the soil is dry.

How often do you water a torch cactus?

They will not flower with less than 4 to 5 hours of direct sun a day. vigorous growth and flowering water once a week from April to October and feed two or three times a year. Water every two weeks or so. Soil requirements: Good drainage essential, otherwise not particular.

How do you propagate a silver torch cactus?

When propagating Siler Torch Cactus from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don't forget to water when the soil dries out.

How fast does Golden Torch grow?

With its multi-stemmed/clumping habit and slow growth (6” per year) Golden Torch looks exceptional in a decorative pot by the front door or on the patio. Flowers usually come in late spring/early summer and sometimes again in the fall.

How often do you water an old man cactus?

Old Man Cactus Care

Allow the top couple of inches of soil dry out completely between waterings. In winter, reduce watering to once or twice during the season. Fertilize with a cactus food in early spring and you might be rewarded with thick pink flowers. In the plant's natural habitat it grows a 1-inch (2.5 cm.)