Old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis)
Old man cactus, also known as Old man of Mexico
Old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) is a cactus native to eastern Mexico. Old man cactus is widely cultivated in gardens and as a houseplant, resulting in dwindling numbers of old man cactus that grow in the wild. This species is popular due to its woolly appearance. Old man cactus grows best in well-drained soil and bright sunlight, which cause the hairlike fibers to grow.
Key Facts About Old man cactus
Attributes of Old man cactus
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent, Shrub
Plant Height
5 m to 15 m
Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Yellow White
Flower Size
5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Pink Yellow
Scientific Classification of Old man cactus
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactuses
Genus
Cephalocereus
Species
Old man cactus