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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

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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

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
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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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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
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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
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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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