Oreocereus celsianus - Old Man Cactus

Oreocereus celsianus

Hairy and white, this columnar Old Man Cactus is about 4” thick with about 10 ribs－ not that you could see them because they are covered in silky white hairs. They have a lot of short golden radial spines that also hide beneath this hair but they have 1-4 sharp, central spines up to 2” long that will protrude through its fuzzy exterior. This Andean old man grows at a fairly rapid rate; it loves alkaline soil, but it hates moisture during cool cold weather.

Exposure Full sun

Grows to 1-3 feet high and 2-4 inches wide

Hardiness Zone 7-11

PLANT VARIATIONS

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DOMESTIC USA SHIPPING

Our horticulture experts will determine if the plant needs to be shipped in soil, based on the particular species, size, and your hardiness zone. In general, agaves, cacti, and succulents will be shipped without soil, called “bare root.” (see below) We will find the best freight carrier to your address. While our top priority is a healthy, happy plant delivery, unfortunately, we have no control over how carriers handle our packages, nor where they are dropped off.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

All plants shipped beyond the USA mainland, including Alaska and Puerto Rico, will be shipped “bare root.” (see below) All plants shipped internationally, including Puerto Rico, require a Phytosanitary Certificate from the US Department of Agriculture.

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Please check with your local customs department to see if you need any additional certifications, such as import permits. Note: while we have extensive experience and a track record of successful international plant shipments, we are unable to guarantee the plants' condition upon arrival.

BARE ROOT SHIPPING

This process simplifies shipping by dramatically decreasing the package weight, which keeps the cost of shipping as low as possible.