Cleistocactus samaipatanus – Live Cutting, Red Flowering Columnar Cactus, Not Caudex Type

You will receive 1 live unrooted cutting of Cleistocactus samaipatanus, a beautiful columnar cactus known for its tubular red blooms and fast-growing habit. Native to Bolivia, this species is ideal for cactus collectors and desert garden designs.

This cactus cutting is not a caudex type and will grow upright with multiple narrow ribs. It thrives in full sun with minimal watering and roots easily in well-draining cactus mix.


Includes 1 live unrooted Cleistocactus samaipatanus cutting

Produces vibrant tubular red flowers in warmer months

Upright columnar cactus, not caudex-forming

Ideal for cactus gardens, collectors, or containers

Easy to root in cactus mix under bright sun


Common Name: Cleistocactus

Scientific Name: Cleistocactus samaipatanus

Color: Green stem, red tubular flowers

Soil Type: Cactus/succulent mix; well-draining

Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun

Watering: Low; drought-tolerant once rooted

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9–11

Plant Type: Flowering columnar cactus

Growth Habit: Upright, multi-ribbed

Bloom Time: Spring to summer

Planting Season: Spring to early fall