Espostoa lanata also known as "Peruvian Old Man Cactus" is a slow growing columnar cactus featuring a dense covering of white, woolly hair. Espostoa lanata is a large cactus densely hairy stems, which initially grow columnar, but develop branches and become tree-like with age. In native habitat it grows 7-23 feet tall but smaller in pots. It requires full to partial sun, fast draining gritty soil and the "soak and dry" watering method to avoid root rot. Thrives in 65-80 F with a minimum tolerance of around 25 F. This cactus blooms at night from a lateral cephalium after several years. The flowers are funnel-shaped, white to purple, and appear in late spring to early summer. They can reach a length of 2.2 inches (5 cm) and a diameter of 1.4 inches (3.5 cm).

Blooming season: Late spring, early summer.
Seeds: Very small, black and shining.

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