Espostoa melanostele
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Espostoa melanostele is an attractive tall, greyish-green columnar cactus with much apical spination and pubescence, the hoary hairiness providing them a sturdy and more or less clean-cut appearance. It is similar to Espostoa lanata, but has rows of yellow needle-like spines; densely covered with white hair, the density increasing with age.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Late spring/early summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Peruvian old lady cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | White/near white |
| Frost Tolerance | −6.7°c |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Height | 4-6 ft. |
| Origin | Peru |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Espostoa melanostele |
| Shape | Cylinderical |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
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United StatesBeautiful specimen
Cacti arrived exceptionally well packaged with no damage to it or others I ordered. Beautiful specimen that has found a home in my growing cacti collection.
I absolutely love it! Shipping was super f...
I absolutely love it! Shipping was super fast and it was packed so well. I buy a lot of plants online and this was one of the best experiences I've had so far. I will definitely be buying from this shop again!
All 3 cacti I ordered were cleverly packed...
All 3 cacti I ordered were cleverly packed into their own pots with soil and topping, plus ID label. As you can see, dirt didn't get everywhere. I fluffed up this cacti's compressed hair and now she is in her puffy glory
Arrived in great condition. Thanks!
Arrived in great condition. Thanks!
arrived in perfect condition - couldn't be...
arrived in perfect condition - couldn't be happier