{"product_id":"cleistocactus-strausii-2-arms-1","title":"Cleistocactus strausii - 2 Arms","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"145u4ea\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eCleistocactus strausii (Silver Torch Cactus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003eYou will receive this exact, large specimen!\u003cbr\u003eFeatures 2 arms, the tallest measuring 16” tall above the soil line.\u003cbr\u003eRoots as shown.\u003cbr\u003eShowcased here in one-of-a-kind handmade pottery (sold separately).\u003cbr\u003eWill be shipped bare root. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"145u4ea\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🌵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eClean, vertical, and quietly imposing, \u003cem data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eCleistocactus strausii\u003c\/em\u003e is defined by restraint. Tall, columnar stems rise in parallel, each one wrapped in a dense layer of fine, silvery spines that soften the plant’s otherwise rigid structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eFrom a distance, it reads almost monochrome—cool grey, nearly white—giving it a muted, almost industrial tone. Up close, the texture reveals itself: thousands of fine, hair-like spines catching light and creating a subtle halo around each column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eGrowth is steady and upward, forming clusters that feel ordered but never rigid. Over time, it becomes less about a single stem and more about repetition—vertical lines building into a larger composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eIn maturity, narrow, tubular red flowers may emerge from the sides of the columns, breaking the uniform surface with small, precise bursts of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eThis is a plant that doesn’t compete for attention. It holds it through structure, repetition, and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1g320kk\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003ePrefers bright light to full sun. Strong light encourages compact, dense growth and maintains the plant’s clean vertical form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eWater thoroughly, then allow soil to dry completely before watering again. Reduce watering in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eRequires a fast-draining cactus mix. Adding pumice or other mineral components will improve drainage and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eMore cold-tolerant than many cacti, but still best kept above ~40°F (4°C). Protect from prolonged frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003ePrefers low humidity and good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eColumnar and clustering, with upright stems that can reach significant height over time. Growth is moderate and consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eSpecial Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eThe dense spines provide some protection from sun and cold, but also trap dust—occasional gentle cleaning can help maintain its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ry6h1i\" data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tbsnce\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eStrong vertical, architectural form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iypg41\" data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eSilvery, light-catching surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14jybv6\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eClean, minimal aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11hjlk2\" data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eScales beautifully as it matures into a clustered structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128446591215,"sku":"CAC518C","price":93.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/Cleistocactusstrausii-2Arms-RareCactus0423261c.jpg?v=1776965928","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/cleistocactus-strausii-2-arms-1","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}