Espostoa sp. (Espostoa) - Image 7

Botanical name: Espostoa sp.

Common names: Espostoa, Old Man Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Andes

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spiny
Espostoa lanata 'Cristata'
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.


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