Espostoa sp. (Espostoa)
Espostoa sp. (Espostoa) tall, slender columns coated in thick white hair reaching toward the light.
Botanical name: Espostoa sp.
Common names: Espostoa, Old Man Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Andes
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 30°F
Espostoa is a genus of columnar cacti native to the Andes of Peru and Ecuador, known for their dense covering of white woolly hairs. These slow-growing plants thrive in full sun, well-drained soil, and dry conditions, making them popular in arid gardens and collections for their striking texture and appearance.
Espostoa sp. (Espostoa) tall cactus stems covered in thick green ribs and soft golden wool
Espostoa sp. (Espostoa) columnar stems covered in white woolly hair with small pink round fruit
Espostoa sp. (Espostoa) pink round fruit attached to the fuzzy green cactus stem.
Espostoa sp. (Espostoa) stands tall with white fuzzy hair covering multiple columnar cactus stems.
Espostoa sp. (Espostoa) cactus with white fuzzy hair growing on a green ribbed column structure.
Espostoa lanata 'Cristata' - crested form of the woolly cactus, prized for its unique, fan-like growth and dense white hairs; often grafted onto sturdy rootstock for better vigor.
Espostoa sp. (Espostoa) columnar body covered in soft white hair growing among dark green palms
Espostoa sp. (Espostoa) white flower extending from a tall, fuzzy cactus body
Espostoa sp. (Espostoa) covered in dense white hair and sharp needles in a close up
Espostoa lanata (Old Man Cactus) - columnar cactus with distinctive long white hairs covering the stems; native to the Andes of Peru and Ecuador; admired for its unique texture and occasional creamy-white flowers.
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