Oreocereus celsianus
Old Man of the Andes
Description
This cylindrical cacti is covered in fine “hairs†that cover it from head to bottom, offering shade and heat protection. Orangish-yellow spikes protrude from around the plant. This cactus is perfect for container gardens. It can also be planted in your garden, if it’s planted in an area that gets plenty of sun.
Sun
Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.