Oreocereus sp. (Old Man of the Andes Cactus) - Image 7

Botanical name: Oreocereus sp.

Common name: Old Man of the Andes Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Andes

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 25

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
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Oreocereus sp. (Old Man of the Andes Cactus) with grey hair and green fruit, close up.
Oreocereus sp. (Old Man of the Andes Cactus) showing green spherical fruit among dense grey hair.
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