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    • Photo of Espostoa melanostele by Cactus Jungle

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    Espostoa melanostele

    Also Known As

    • Binghamia melanostele
    • Cephalocereus melanostele
    • Espostoa haagei
    • Pilocereus lanatus var. haagei
    • Pseudoespostoa melanostele

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 18"-48"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Espostoa melanostele plant details

    Espostoa melanostele is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Espostoa melanostele

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 48 IN - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Espostoa melanostele

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Peru; Shrubby, branching from base, to 8ft. w/lateral cephalium.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Protect from Direct Afternoon Sun. Morning Sun to Partial Shade. White to Near White. Outdoor/ Indoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Espostoa melanostele plant

    How to Grow Espostoa melanostele

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Espostoa lanata var. gracilis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    Size

    Height: 6"-24"

    Width: 9"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Espostoa lanata var. gracilis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Espostoa mirabilis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Espostoa mirabilis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Espostoa nana

    aka Pseudoespostoa nana

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Espostoa nana foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Espostoa lanata

    aka Cactus lanatus, Cephalocereus lanatus, Cereus dautwitzii, Cereus lanatus, Cereus lanatus ssp. sericatus, Cereus sericatus, Cleistocactus lanatus, Espostoa dautwitzii, Espostoa lanata var. lanata, Espostoa lanata var. sericata, Espostoa laticornua, Espostoa procera, Espostoa sericata, Oreocereus lanatus, Pilocereus dautwitzii, Pilocereus lanatus, Peruvian Old Man Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-20'

    Width: 2'-8'

    • mostly sun - bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Espostoa lanata form by Ripepette
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