Old Man of the Andes
A slow-growing, columnar cactus native to the high Andes, with green stems cloaked in shaggy white hairs and stout golden to reddish-brown spines. Special Features Distinctive woolly white stems; drought tolerant once established; better cold tolerance than many columnar cacti when kept dry. Problems & Solutions Root rot from excess moisture (ensure excellent drainage); sunburn […]
Blue Torch Cactus
Columnar cactus native to Brazil, known for its striking blue-green stem and dense white to golden wool at the apex and along the ribs. Produces nocturnal pink to red flowers and grows as a tall, branching column in warm desert landscapes. Special Features Striking blue-green stem color; dense white woolly trichomes at growing points; nocturnal […]