Latin Name: Oreocereus celsianus Trade Name: old man of the andes Priced Each: $7.00 (5-inch) Estimate Delivery: November 26. 2008 size="1">0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950

Oreocereus celsianus is a showy columnar cactus that can be found growing in Bolivia, Peru and northern Argentina. A mature height of about 10 feet may be reached after many years.

Despite the whispy white hairs, this cactus appreciates partial shade where the sun is intense and dry heat is abundant such as southern Arizona. Oreocereus celsianus is very frost resistant and should survive night temperature of 10-15°F if roots are kept dry. Water lightly.

Showy 3 to 4-inch tubular flowers emerge in summer on older plants. Handle carefully as the thorns are very rigid and sharp. Although a slow grower, this cactus makes a great addition to any collection.

Synonym: Oreocereus neocelsianus
Synonym: Borzicactus celsianus
Synonym: Cereus celsianus
Synonym: Pilocereus celsianus
Synonym: Oreocereus maximus

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Native Habitat: Bolivia, Peru, northern Argentina

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USDA Plant Hardiness: 8b to 11
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