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Cleistocactus winteri D.R.Hunt (Crested Form)
| Family Name: | Cactaceae |
| Common Name: | Golden Rat Tail |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent with a crested growth form. |
|---|---|
| Stems | Stem is divided into fan-shaped branches which are partly fused together in an irregular, undulating pattern. Thin, straight spines are golden to light brown and densely cover the stem in clusters of 10-15. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliar Modification | Reduced / Needle-like |
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Others
| Master ID | 31510 |
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| Species ID | 5907 |
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