Silver Torch Cactus (Cleistocactus strausii): A Columnar, White-Fuzzy Cactus

Cleistocactus strausii, the Silver Torch, Snow Pole, or Wooly Torch, is a magnificent, columnar cactus with numerous slender, upright stems completely covered in dense, short, white spines and long, white hairs, giving it a brilliant silver-white appearance. It produces narrow, tubular, deep red flowers that barely open, protruding horizontally from the stems. This Bolivian/Argentine native is a stunning vertical accent for large cactus gardens.