Cleistocactus colubrinus

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firecracker cactus

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Other common names

firecracker cactus, snake cactus

Synonyms

Cleistocactus colubrinus

Size

Time to Maturity
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Botanical Details

Family
Cactaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Cleistocactus are erect columnar cacti with ribbed, eventually branched, cylindrical stems bearing dense spines and tubular flowers
Name Status
Synonym
Plant Range
S America