Rare Cactus - Old Man of the Andes Cactus - Oreocereus celsianus

Rare Cactus - Old Man of the Andes Cactus - Oreocereus celsianus in 3 1/2” pot. Cash Sale PRICE REDUCED NOW $20 Each Multiple available for sale were priced @ $30 each. Pick up in Old Town Scottsdale - near Scottsdale Road & Osborn. Great gift idea for Grandparent’s Day / Happy Birthday / Very Merry Unbirthday Oreocereus celsianus - commonly known as the Old Man of the Andes, is a striking columnar cactus covered in a shaggy coat of white, hair-like fibers and sharp spines. 1st picture not for sale EXAMPLE of full grown. Physical CharacteristicsAppearance: Features thick, upright green stems covered in silky white hair that mimics an old man's beard.Size: Grows up to 6 to 10 feet tall and 24 inches wide in the wild, but stays much smaller in containers. Flowers: Produces tubular, pink-to-red flowers near the top of the plant during the spring and summer.Purpose of Hair: The dense white hairs protect the plant from intense ultraviolet light and freezing temperatures in its high-altitude native habitat. Care Requirements Light: Thrives in bright, direct sunlight or very bright filtered light for 4 to 6 hours a day. Water: Needs very little water. Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings. Water every 1 to 2 weeks in spring and summer, and rarely during winter dormancy. Soil: Requires a fast-draining, gritty cactus and succulent potting mix/ Pumice or perlite / pea gravel. Hardiness: Tolerates light frost down to 10°F (-12°C) if the soil is kept completely dry. Suitable for USDAHardiness Zones 8 through 11