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.

Position and Care

• 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.

Suggestions

• 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.

Your Plant

• 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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• Please choose your plant carefully as we do not provide refunds if you simply change your mind. Read our Refund Policy
• If you have any questions about Espostoa Lanata or any of our other succulents online, please do not hesitate to contact us