Espostoa Species, Peruvian Old Man Cactus

Espostoalanata

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Espostoa (es-POS-toh-uh)
Species
lanata (la-NA-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Green Valley, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Hayward, California

Pacific Palisades, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Suwanee, Georgia

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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Suwanee, GA (Zone 7a) | September 2006 | positive

I rescued this cactus from the dying and/or dead shelf at Home Depot. It has been planted in the ground at my home just north of Atlanta...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | June 2004 | neutral

This plant has nocturnal flowers, 2 inches in diameter, white to purple in late spring, early summer

More synonyms are Esp...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Another 'hairy' columnar cactus that is completely covered as a younster, but as ages, you get to see patches of the cactus underneath- s...Read More

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