Cleistocactus winteri
**PRICING AVAILABLE SOON**
The Cleistocactus winteri is a branching/columnar species. It rather quickly grows long, drooping golden colored stems. Produces vivid orange to salmon-pink flowers. You can expect numerous blooms from spring until frost begins to form (on mature specimens). Very easy to cultivate, making this species a great choice for novice gardeners. Well suited for hanging baskets.
Synonyms:
Borzicactus aureispinus (F.Ritter) G.D.Rowley
Cleistocactus aureispinus (F.Ritter) D.R.Hunt
Hildewintera aureispina (F.Ritter) F.Ritter ex G.D.Rowley
Loxanthocereus aureispinus (F.Ritter) Buxb. in Krainz
Winteria aureispina F.Ritter
Winterocereus aureispinus (F.Ritter) Backeb.
Cleistocactus winteri subs. colademononis (Diers & Krahn) D.R.Hunt
Cleistocactus winteri subs. colademononis (Diers & Krahn) D.R.Hunt
Cleistocactus colademononis (Diers & Krahn) Mottram
Hildewintera colademononis Diers & Krahn
Winterocereus colademononis (Diers & Krahn) D.Metzing & R.Kiesling
Hildewintera polonica V.Foik & Foik
Cleistocactus winteri f. cristatus hort.
Cleistocactus winteri f. cristatus hort.
Borzicactus aureispinus f. cristatus hort., P.V.Heath
Hildewintera aureispina f. cristata hort.
Hildewintera aureispina cv. Ringback
Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)
Movies:
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)
Television:
USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)
Botanical Gardens:
New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoos:
Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo
Other Clientele:
Houston, TX Rodeo
The Cactus King's cacti and succulents have gone international! If you ever find yourself in China with a little spare time, head to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It is the largest Aquarium in the world (no big deal, pun definitely intended).
The Cactus King's plants are also featured in the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's partner parks. These include their water park, amusement park, crocodile park and botanical gardens.