Espostoa melanostele
(This plant comes in a 3.5-inch pot. All our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots.)
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 |
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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 |