Teddy Bear Cactus
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Common Name: Teddy Bear Cactus
Botanical Name: Cleistocactus winteri
Family: Cactaceae
Description: South American native cactus
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Water: Regular water in summer; allow to dry between watering; none to light water in winter monthsSoil: Any soil with good drainage
Habit and form: Columnar cactus forming masses of columns with golden spines, up to 3 feet tall, stems 2 1/2 inches in diameter
Flower type: Many-petaled showy flowers
Flower color & bloom season: Salmon-pink flowers in spring and summer, 1 to 2 inches in length, 2 inches in diameter. Mature plants bloom repetitively. The flowers are followed by green fruit, about 1/2 inch long
Pruning time & method: None required
Maintenance tips: Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. Sensitive to mealy bugs along spines
Comments: Can be propagated by seeds or cuttings
