Espostoa lanata also known as "Peruvian Old Man Cactus" is a slow growing tree shaped cactus branching at the top with age, 1,5 to 7 m tall.This looking cactus is a densely hairy species, covered by a warm woolly coat and well adapted to high altitudes.
Blooming season: Late spring, early summer.
Seeds: Very small, black and shining.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Spring |
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Botanical Name | Espostoa lanata |
Common Name | Peruvian Old Man Cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Light pink |
Growth Habit | Tree shaped |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Hardiness Zone | 10 |
Mature Size | 7 meter |
Native Area | Ecuador and peru |
Resistance | 3.8 °c |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
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Espostoa lanata also known as "Peruvian Old Man Cactus" is a slow growing tree shaped cactus branching at the top with age, 1,5 to 7 m tall.This looking cactus is a densely hairy species, covered by a warm woolly coat and well adapted to high altitudes.
Blooming season: Late spring, early summer.
Seeds: Very small, black and shining.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Spring |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Espostoa lanata |
Common Name | Peruvian Old Man Cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Light pink |
Growth Habit | Tree shaped |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Hardiness Zone | 10 |
Mature Size | 7 meter |
Native Area | Ecuador and peru |
Resistance | 3.8 °c |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |