Cleistocactus samaipatanus

A rare cactus with handwritten label from Harry's collection in Preston. We have been holding onto this little one and it has just started bursting with new growth in the last couple of weeks.

About our rescue plants

All our rescue plants are extremely special. In some cases they have been brought into the country many years ago and meticulously cared for in someones back garden for tens of years. 

The cost of purchasing & collecting these plants is very high, and usually the plants are complete one-offs. Because of this, we try and pass on as much information as possible. You are purchasing a real piece of history. If you are lucky enough to receive a handwritten name label with your plant, please do keep it with the plant as a reminder of the previous owner.

If not, we encourage you to write your own and re-start the plants labelling in your care.

Plant details

Pot size 11cm.

Care advice

These plants require bright light. Water thoroughly but only when bone dry, and restrict watering from October to around March. See our care advice article for full details.

We strongly recommend researching your plants specific needs, as our care advice is generic and there may be additional steps to take to allow the plant to thrive.