Espostoa Lanata 'Peruvian Old Man Cactus'

Description

Espostoa Lanata is a slow-growing cactus covered with thick white, woolly hair.
It has an upright growth habit and will reach approximately 20 cm in 10 years. It is a long-lived cactus that can live to more than a 100 years.
New branches grow from the base, but only when the plant is several years old.
This cactus flowers only when mature.
Very hard to find and a quite rare.

Espostoa Lanata is a hardy cactus that will grow in sun and very bright shade.
This cactus should be kept out of the rain and only watered when the potting mix is completely dry. In winter, it only needs a bit of water once a month.
Can be grown indoors in a very bright spot.
It should only be grown in a very well draining potting mix specially designed for cacti and succulents.

Espostoa Lanata is a fascinating cactus with its woolly appearance.
Great collectors plant.
A fantastic cactus for pots that will make a statement on its own or as an addition to cactus pot arrangements.
Can be kept in a small pot for many years as it grows very slow.

Plants are sent bare rooted (without pot or soil).
The root system will be sufficiently developed.
The plant is displayed in a 10 cm pot.
The plant will be same/similar to the one in the photos.
Plants are sent on Mondays and Tuesdays, so they arrive before the weekend.
Due to restrictions, we cannot post plants to WA, NT or TAS.
All succulents are for sale in Australia only.
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