The silvertorchcactus is most susceptible to mealybugs and spider mite. Mealybugs are among the most common pests of cacti and succulents. SilverTorchCactus - Horticulture Unlimited in 2025 | Horticulture, Cactus, Cactus plants.SilverTorchCactus Guide: How to Grow & Care for "Cleistocactus Strausii". Overall, the SilverTorchCactus is a remarkable cactus species appreciated for its striking silver-blue color, impressive stature, and vibrant flowers. Buy it with. This item: BubbleBlooms SilverTorchCactus in a 4 inch Pot Cleistocactus strausii Snow Pole Wooly. $21.99$21.99. This big beautiful silvertorchcactus has erect, whitish columns and blooms off and on over a large part of the year. It is a mountain dwelling species found in the rocky... Cactus care tips. Caring for a silvertorchcactus is easier than finding a good Wi-Fi signal in the desert. These beauties thrive on neglect, requiring minimal watering and plenty of sunlight. Provide as much sunlight as possible, and free-draining soil. Common names include: SilverTorchCactus, Woody Torch, Snow Pole, SilverTorch. SilverTorchCactus (Cleistocactus strausii) with white hair-like spines. Botanical close-up, unique texture, desert plant. Columns of SilverTorchcacti standing out from dark background. Closeups of buds and flowers sticking out make this a rather comical image. The Medium SilverTorch or Cleistocactus Strausii is a lovely, columnar cactus covered in fuzzy white spines. The included plant pot may vary from the one pictured. Striking, sculptural, and undeniably stylish — the SilverTorchCactus (Cleistocactus strausii) is a true showstopper. Common Name: silvertorchcactus, wooly torchcactus.Anderson, Edward F. The Cactus Family. 1st ed., Timber Press Incorporated, 2001. Other resources referenced