Cacti - Espostoa Old Man Cactus #136
Welcome a touch of the wild Andean mountains into your home with the Espostoa, commonly known as the 'Old Man Cactus'. Famous for its shaggy coat of white hairs, this cactus is both a curiosity and a charm in any plant collection.
Features:
Unique Appearance: Dense, woolly white hairs cover the columnar stem, creating an 'old man' appearance.
Cephalum: Mature plants develop a cephalium, a wool-covered structure that produces flowers.
Rare Blooms: Beautiful nocturnal blooms ranging from white to pink or red, often seen in mature plants.
Easy Care: This cactus is low-maintenance, thriving in well-draining soil with minimal water.
Perfect Size: Ideal for pots and containers, bringing a touch of the Andes to any space.
Care Tips:
Water: Water thoroughly but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. Avoid water on the hairy coat.
This Plant comes in a 130mm diameter container and the plant you see is the plant you get. The plant will be shipped bare rooted.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Welcome a touch of the wild Andean mountains into your home with the Espostoa, commonly known as the 'Old Man Cactus'. Famous for its shaggy coat of white hairs, this cactus is both a curiosity and a charm in any plant collection.
Features:
Unique Appearance: Dense, woolly white hairs cover the columnar stem, creating an 'old man' appearance.
Cephalum: Mature plants develop a cephalium, a wool-covered structure that produces flowers.
Rare Blooms: Beautiful nocturnal blooms ranging from white to pink or red, often seen in mature plants.
Easy Care: This cactus is low-maintenance, thriving in well-draining soil with minimal water.
Perfect Size: Ideal for pots and containers, bringing a touch of the Andes to any space.
Care Tips:
Water: Water thoroughly but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. Avoid water on the hairy coat.
This Plant comes in a 130mm diameter container and the plant you see is the plant you get. The plant will be shipped bare rooted.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Welcome a touch of the wild Andean mountains into your home with the Espostoa, commonly known as the 'Old Man Cactus'. Famous for its shaggy coat of white hairs, this cactus is both a curiosity and a charm in any plant collection.
Features:
Unique Appearance: Dense, woolly white hairs cover the columnar stem, creating an 'old man' appearance.
Cephalum: Mature plants develop a cephalium, a wool-covered structure that produces flowers.
Rare Blooms: Beautiful nocturnal blooms ranging from white to pink or red, often seen in mature plants.
Easy Care: This cactus is low-maintenance, thriving in well-draining soil with minimal water.
Perfect Size: Ideal for pots and containers, bringing a touch of the Andes to any space.
Care Tips:
Water: Water thoroughly but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. Avoid water on the hairy coat.
This Plant comes in a 130mm diameter container and the plant you see is the plant you get. The plant will be shipped bare rooted.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
