Old Man Of The Mountain Cactus

Old Man Of The Mountain Cactus Care

Oreocereus Trollii

What is the plant

Columnar stems are densely covered in white wool (actually white radial spines that have evolved to resemble "hairs"), that totally obscures body of plant. Some bright red spines are visible above the wool . Flowers are violet red and semi-tubular in shape. Bright light for best appearance. In cultivation, Oreocereus requires bright light to produce dense hairs, but, as a former mountain dweller, does not care for extremely high temperatures. Water thoroughly when soil is dry. Do not overwater during cold winter months. Preferable not to water on overcast days, humid days or cold winter days.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 7a

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water well during the Summer and then allow the surface of the compost to dry before watering again. During the Autumn and Winter, keep this cactus dry, giving only enough water to prevent it from shrivelling. This plant will soon rot if kept wet at low temperatures.
Fertilizer
Feed regularly every 1-2 weeks during the Spring and Summer. Use a proprietary cactus food, or one recommended for tomatoes at about half strength.
Sunlight
Provide this plant with bright light at all times; it will grow happily in a South-facing window.

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Soil
This cactus will do best in a well-drained compost containing about one third grit. Repot at least every two years.
Temperature
This plant is easy to grow and tolerant of low temperatures (to 10°C/50°F) if kept fairly dry.
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