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 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryPink flowersThorny 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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