Silver Torch Cactus Flower

Did you know

• The genus name Cleistocactus comes from the Greek 'kleistos' meaning closed, because the tubular flowers never fully open.
• Silver torch cactus is covered in dense white hair-like spines that protect it from intense UV radiation at high altitudes.
• In its native Bolivia, this cactus grows at elevations above 9,000 feet in the Andes mountains.
• The dark red tubular flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds that can access nectar through the narrow opening.
• A silver torch cactus must typically be at least 10 to 15 years old before it produces its first flowers.

Color meanings

Uses

• ornamental cactus
• container plant
• architectural garden accent