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Oreocereus is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix oreo- (ὀρεο-, mountain) and the Neo-Latin cereus, meaning wax or torch. See more
The species of the genus Oreocereus grow shrubby, branching only sparsely from the base and reach heights of growth of 2 to 3 meters. Trunks are rarely formed. The erect, pendulous or rarely extended cylindrical shoots … See more
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Oreocereus celsianus, also known as Old Man of the Andes, is a native of the Andean region in South America. It has columnar stems with long white hairs and spines, and produces red and yellow flowers and fruits.
Oreocereus celsianus - LLIFLE
Oreocereus celsianus (Salm-Dyck) A.Berger ex Riccobono: is a columnar cactus growing in clumps up to 3 m tall, stems thickly clothed with silky white hairs and yellowish to reddish brown spines. Distribution: Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.
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Oreocereus Celsianus - Grow, Care and Propagate - About …
See more on aboutsucculents.comAlso known as: Old man of the Andes Plant Family: Cactaceae Origin: Andes, Bolivia Height: 3m (10’) Exposure: Partial to Full Sun Water Needs: Drought-resistant; use “soak and dry” watering method Soil Type: Cactus mix combined with plenty of mineral grit such as pumice, perlite, and coarse sand Soil pH: 5.0 to 6.5On-line Guide to the positive identification of Members of the …
Oreocereus could possibly be considered the South American counterpart to that of Cephalocereus in the Northern Hemisphere. They are similar in that they are predominently …
Oreocereus trollii: Characteristics and Care - Succulent …
Native to the arid, high altitude mountains of Bolivia and Argentina, the Oreocereus trollii belongs to the Cactaceae family. Its common name is a nod to the wooly white hairs that cover its ribbed, dark green columnar stems, giving …
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Oreocereus, likewise called Old Man of the Andes, is a genus of cacti that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. These special plants are characterized by their hairy, spiky look and their capability to make it through …
Oreocereus leucotrichus (Old Man Of The Andes)
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 …
Old Man of the Andes (Oreocereus celsianus)
One of the larger and more common Oreocereus species (also the type). This South American genus comes from higher elevations in the Andes. Like a few of the others, this species is covered by long, thick, white hair and armed with …
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