| Common Name | Peruvian Old Man Cactus |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Espostoa |
| Species | Lanata |
| Origin | Peru |
| Blooming | Rare indoors, white flowers appear at the top in late spring/summer. |
| Leaf Color | Green body with dense white spines |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Cactus mix with high drainage, pumice or perlite essential to prevent root rot.
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy. Avoid wetting spines.
Full sun is best for spine development. Can tolerate bright indirect light indoors but may etiolate.
Diluted cactus fertilizer during growing season (spring/summer), apply monthly, stop in autumn/winter.
Remove damaged spines carefully with tweezers/tongs. No major pruning required.
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