cleistocactus colademononis

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Easy

Popularity

Moderate

Unlike many of its relatives which grow upright, this plant features long, flexible stems that trail downwards and are densely covered in soft, white spines. Bright red flowers emerge from the sides of these stems.

Care & maintenance

Light

Direct sunlight

Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.

Temperature

Wide range (41°F - 95°F)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Low

Allow the soil to dry between waterings.

An ambiant humidity between 10 and 60% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Cactus mix: A gritty, fast-draining mix that prevents water retention. Replicates the sandy, rocky soils of arid regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Large

Trailing

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.

It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The cleistocactus colademononis can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Its natural home is Bolivia, particularly the Santa Cruz region. There, it typically grows in desert or dry shrubland areas, sometimes found as a low woody plant or clinging to rocks.
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