Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cleistocactus

Species:

Cleistocactus viridiflorus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent , Shrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

green, yellowish-green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (70-80°F). Light aids germination; do not cover seeds deeply.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI