Botanical Name: Cephalocereus senilis
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Common Name: Old Man Cactus  
Plant photo of: Cephalocereus senilis
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Plant Type

Cactus

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

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This cactus can grow large, 20-50', but grows very slowly. Long, white bristles cover the skin and give it the look of white hair. Rose colored blooms nestle in the bristles. Requires excellent drainage but otherwise and effortless cactus in the garden.