Old Man Of The Andes, Chastudo, Arequipa leucotricha, Arequipa neoleucotricha, Borzicactus leucotrichus, Borzicactus hendriksenianus, Cereus hendriksenianus, Echinocactus leucotrichus, Oreocereus hendricksenianus var. multilanatus, Oreocereus hendriksenianus
Curious-looking, Oreocereus leucotrichus (Old Man Of The Andes) is a small shrubby columnar cactus, forming a dense clump of slender, erect, silvery-white columns, 2-6 ft. tall (60-180 cm) and 6-12 in. wide (15-30 cm), densely covered with spines and hairs. Usually branching basally and rarely solitary, each columnar stem features 10-20 closely set ribs along the edges. Arising from the areoles are not only a profusion of white to black silky hairs, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm), but also stout, yellow to cinnamon spines. The central spines, up to 3 in. long (8 cm), are gently curved and longer than the radial spines. Clusters of diurnal, dark red or purple red flowers, 2 in. wide (5 cm), are produced near the stem tips. They give way to globose to reddish yellow to yellowish green fruits, 1-2.5 in. in diameter (2-6 cm). Exceedingly handsome, Old Man Of The Andes is reported to be cold-hardy down to 44°F (7°C). Terrific at adding texture, color and shape to the landscape, this eye-catching and elegant plant looks equally spectacular as an exotic houseplant.
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Houseplants, Cactus & Succulents |
Plant Family | Cactaceae |
Genus | Echinocactus |
Common names | Cactus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 2' - 6' (60cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 48" (60cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Houseplants, Cactus & Succulents |
Plant Family | Cactaceae |
Genus | Echinocactus |
Common names | Cactus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 2' - 6' (60cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 48" (60cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Oreocereus leucotrichus (Old Man Of The Andes) do I need for my garden?
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