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Old Man of the Andes
Scientific Name: Oreocereus celsianus (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Riccob.
Synonym: Borzicactus celsianus, Cereus celsianus, Pilocereus celsianus, Oreocereus maximus, Oreocereus neocelsianus
Family: Cactaceae
Old Man of the Andes (Oreocereus celsianus)
Show Larger Picture 		Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 10-13
USDA: 8-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix to 10°F (-12°C)

Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)

Heat Tolerance: Need protection from the afternoon sun in summer in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Bolivia, Peru, northern Argentina

Growth Habits: Grows slowly to 10 feet (3m), 4 inches in diameter (11 cm)

Watering Needs: Light water, rot easily in winter if overwatered

Propagation: Seeds

This cactus is very frost resistant, but beware of the sharp thorns hidden within the abundant white hairs. It has showy 3 to 4 inches flowers (7-10 cm), in summer.

Picture 2 is from Willy Smith's Site
Flowers of Oreocereus celsianus, Copyright Martin Lowry

Fruit and flower of Oreocereus celsianus, in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae

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