Cleistocactus strausii Coprosma repens 'Pacific Sunset' Better known as Switch Grass

Better known as Switch Grass

allowing your tree to remain laden for many months

Orchids like the Phalaenopsis Jamaica are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to living rooms

This attractive garden shrub is relatively easy to look after

and shaded corners

Cleistocactus strausii Coprosma repens 'Pacific Sunset' Better known as Switch GrassCleistocactus strausii is instantly recognizable by its slender, vertical columns that are completely covered in fine, silvery white spines, giving it the appearance of a frozen or snow covered torch. Despite its soft, fuzzy appearance which invites touch, the bristles underneath are quite sharp, so it should be handled with care. Mature specimens are capable of producing narrow, tubular red flowers that jut out horizontally from the main stem to