Cleistocactus ritteri
Scientific Name: Cleistocactus ritteri Backeb.
Synonym: Cephalocleistocactus ritteri
Family: Cactaceae
Monstrose Cleistocactus ritteri at Kew Gardens
Origin: Bolivia (La Paz: Yungas)
Growth Habits: Shrubby cactus, erect stems up to 3 feet tall (90 cm) or more, up to 1.2 inches in diameter (3 cm), 12 to 16 ribs with brown areoles, 5 central spines, up to 30 radials
Cleistocactus ritteri at Holly Gate Nursery
Blooming Habits:
Yellow tubular flowers, up to 1.6 inches long (4 cm)
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