Xerophyte

Tepals

Yellow-orange.

Lanceolate-linear, orange flushed with pink.

Description

Cleistocactus cv. Cleistocactus cv. Hunke Klein Gelbe tip 1 (best known as Hildewintera cv. Hunke Klein Gelbe tip 1) is prolific clumping cactus with arching, pendant, or trailing stems that can grow up to 1 m long and 2,5-4 cm wide with many branches. It is an hybrid plant involving Cleistocactus winteri (the Golden Rat Tail) and an unknown Echinopsis sp. It produces a profusion of beautiful small-sized yellow-orange flowers at a time, and is quite a sight. Magnificent bloomers, the flowers can endure for two-three days (depending on temperature and sun exposure).

Stigma

Creamy-white.

Filaments

Reddish.

Anthers

Cream-violet.

Flowers

Small sized, short-tubed.