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Cephalocereus senilis
Also Known As
- Cactus bradypus
- Cactus senilis
- Cereus senilis
- Echinocactus staplesiae
- Pilocereus senilis
- Old Man Cactus
- Old Man of Mexico
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 45'
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Cephalocereus senilis plant details
Cephalocereus senilis is a slow-growing cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalocereus senilis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 45 FT tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalocereus senilis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
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Gardening facts about Cephalocereus senilis plant
How to Grow Cephalocereus senilis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
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aka Borzicactus strausii, Cephalocereus strausii, Cereus hyalacanthus, Cereus strausii, Cleistocactus jujuyensis, Cleistocactus jujuyensis var. fulvus, Cleistocactus strausii, Cleistocactus strausii var. fricii, Cleistocactus strausii var. jujuyensis, Cleistocactus strausii var. jujuyensis, Denmoza strausii, Denmoza strausii var. luteispina, Pilocereus strausii, Pilocereus strausii f. cristatus, Pilocereus strausii var. fricii, Silver Torch Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cephalocereus delaetii, Echinocereus delaetii, Echinocereus longisetus ssp. delaetii, Echinocereus longisetus var. delaetii, Echinocereus nivosus longisetus, Viejitos
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 8"
- sun
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 2'-8'
- mostly sun - bright shade
- drought tolerant
aka Cactus lanuginosus, Cephalocereus backebergii, Cephalocereus claroviridis, Cephalocereus colombianus, Cephalocereus lanuginosus, Cephalocereus moritzianus, Cephalocereus tweedyanus, Cereus backebergii, Cereus claroviridis, Cereus columbianus, Cereus consolei, Cereus moritzianus, Cereus tweedyanus, Pilocereus backebergii, Pilocereus claroviridis, Pilocereus tweedyanus, Pilosocereus backebergii, Pilosocereus claroviridis, Pilosocereus colombianus, Pilosocereus gironensis, Pilosocereus moritzianus, Pilosocereus tillianus, Pilosocereus tuberculosus, Pilosocereus tweedyanus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-40'
Width: 6'-15'
- bright shade
- regular
aka Binghamia melanostele, Cephalocereus melanostele, Espostoa haagei, Pilocereus lanatus var. haagei, Pseudoespostoa melanostele
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 18"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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