From
Wikipedia,
Edited by –Vinuri Randhula Silva,
Cephalocereus senilis, the old man cactus, is a species of cactus native to Hidalgo and Veracruz in central Mexico. It is threatened in the wild, but widespread propagation and popularity in cultivation have reduced the demand on wild populations.
Old man cactus
is a tall, columnar species with clusters of
stems that may grow to 5–15 m tall; the individual stems are usually
unbranched, being unable to withstand the weight of side branches adequately.
The most striking feature is the shaggy coat of long, white hairs suggestive of
unkempt hair on an old man. The coat is a particularly striking silvery white
on the young cactus; as the plant ages the stem begins to lose its covering.
The flowers are red, yellow, or white, though the plant
may not flower until 10–20 years old.
Old man cactus is a very popular cactus in cultivation, grown for its woolly appearance. It prefers a very well-drained soil mix (more so than many other cacti), and much bright sunlight, which encourages growth of the hair.
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