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Wrapped in a halo of white wool, Espostoa lanata looks like it wandered straight out of a cloudbank. Behind the fluff lies a resilient cactus that weathers heat, drought, and time with serene composure.
Water Needs: Very low; allow complete drying between waterings
Sun Needs: Full sun to light shade
Soil Requirements: Sandy, well-draining cactus soil
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 6–10
Cold Hardiness: To ~9°F
Mature Size: 6–10 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
Native Origin: Andes of Peru and Ecuador
Best Substitutes For: Cephalocereus senilis (Old Man Cactus), Cleistocactus strausii
Landscape Uses: Containers, architectural accents, collectors’ gardens
Wrapped in a halo of white wool, Espostoa lanata looks like it wandered straight out of a cloudbank. Behind the fluff lies a resilient cactus that weathers heat, drought, and time with serene composure.
Water Needs: Very low; allow complete drying between waterings
Sun Needs: Full sun to light shade
Soil Requirements: Sandy, well-draining cactus soil
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 6–10
Cold Hardiness: To ~9°F
Mature Size: 6–10 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
Native Origin: Andes of Peru and Ecuador
Best Substitutes For: Cephalocereus senilis (Old Man Cactus), Cleistocactus strausii
Landscape Uses: Containers, architectural accents, collectors’ gardens