Cleistocactus straussii Cactus Makes bright red flowers in

Makes bright red flowers in the spring

It is shown  growing in 3

maybe even the upper teens

Mammillaria guelzowiana Family: Cactaceae

These plants are new to cultivation but so far I've found them fairly simple to grow and not nearly as touchy as some of the better known African Brachystelma

Cleistocactus straussii Cactus Makes bright red flowers inCleistocactus straussii A very attractive, semi cold hardy columnar cactus covered in brush like white spines. In the ground plants can get 10 feet or more tall but is more manageable sized in a pot. Produces long pink flowers in straight lines along the side of the plant. Easy to grow. Likes bright light (full sun if possible but not necessary). Water when soil is nearly dry. This species comes from mid to high elevations in the Andes and can