Cleistocactus fieldianus subsp. tessellatus Cactus Plant

SKU: MYBG-CACT-CLEI-FNUS

Pot Size: 5"
Price:
Sale priceRs.575.00

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Cleistocactus

Genus

Red

Flower Color

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Summer

Flowering Season

Low

Maintenance

Medium

Size

Once a Week

Water Requirement

Yes

With Pots

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Low Maintenance,Outdoor,Window Ledge

Use

Product Description

Cleistocactus fieldianus is a long, narrow, columnar cactus,with 6 TO 10 ribs and 1 or more cental spines with showy dusky-red flowers.

Borzicactus fieldianus

Family

Cactacaea

Native

Australia

Description

Cleistocactus fieldianus is a stout, shrubby, columnar cactusthat typically grows up to 3 to 6 meters high. It has small, spiny leaves and white, four-petalled flowers.

The plant has several rounded cylindrical, slender ascending, later decumbent, prostrate or pendent, lime green, 90-150 m long and 5 cm in diameter and many-ribbed. The ribs are 14-17, low, rounded up to 2 mm high and 7 mm wide. With Light brown tomentose areoles , the radial spines are stiff pale gold m up to 1.2 inches long..

The brilliant dusky-red flowers are up to 2 inches long and up to 1 inch in diameter. Individual flowers are larger than other cleistos and, though not produced in quite the profusion of some of the smaller species, are sufficient to attract hummingbirds in late spring and early summer. 

Environment

Bonzi cactus require filtered bright light, but not in full sun that will sun scald it. It need a well drained soil mix. Water regularly in summer but allow to dry fully before watering again. During the winter months they should be rather kept dry. Since they are rapid growers need plenty of space for their roots, repotting should be done every other year or when the plant has outgrown its pot. A slow-release fertilizer applied in the spring will be sufficient for the whole year

Landscape Uses

This is a beautiful specimen cactus for a large cactus or succulent garden. It can make an interesting plant for a large container and is a nice centerpiece for a warm, sunny courtyard. The plant does have a few spines so care should be taken in its location.

The easiest to keep alive - Cactus thrive on neglect! Coming from desert climates cactus love sun! However beware of the Indian afternoon sun! Keeping them in extreme heat, especially behind a glass which magnifies the heat can cause the cactus to burn. If you notice the cactus turning brown or yellow on the side facing the sun, try giving it a cooler place to thrive in!

For watering cacti, the golden rule is to make sure the soil is completely dry before watering! This will stop the roots from rotting. It is advised to always use a pot with a drainage hole so that excess water can get drained out. If kept in a sunny area, you will need to water it once every week. If it is in a semi shaded or filtered light area, you might need to water it once in 2 weeks.

Cacti like soil that is well aerated and fast draining. You can fertilise the cactus in the summer months when it is in its growing season. During the winters it is best to cut back on any fertiliser and let the plant rest.

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