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1Espostoa lanata (Kunth) Britton & Rose
- Common name
- Peruvian old man cactus, Cotton Ball Cactus, Peruvian Old Man, Peruvian old-man cactus4
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Espostoa1
- Native distribution
- Ecuador, Peru, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
3 synonyms
- Cephalocereus dautwitzii (F.Haage) Houghton
- Espostoa dautwitzii Backeb.
- Pilocereus dautwitzii F.Haage
Espostoa lanata is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Espostoa lanata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1368378 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Espostoa lanata, Huntington.jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Espostoa lanata · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Espostoa lanata · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Espostoa lanata · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature10 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Espostoa tip: Never water over its woolly hairs – soak the soil from below instead.
Peruvian old man cactus – what to know
Peruvian old man cactus (Espostoa lanata) – family: Cactaceae, genus: Espostoa. Native range: Ecuador, Peru, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 10 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Espostoa species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Peruvian old man cactus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Peruvian old man cactus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Peruvian old man cactus get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Peruvian old man cactus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Peruvian old man cactus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Espostoa: Typical flowering time: June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Who grows it?
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Espostoa lanata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1368378 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Espostoa lanata, Huntington.jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikipedia – Espostoa lanata (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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