#oreocereus

[ruthbancroftgarden]

Oreocereus celsianus

Oreocereus is a genus of white-haired columnar cacti from South America, and the largest species is O, celsianus, which can grow to a height of about 10 feet (3 m). The coral-red or pinkish-red flowers are tubular, adapted to pollination by hummingbirds. This is a very adaptable species that can take freezing temperatures in winter (if not too sustained), as well as desert heat and cool coastal conditions. Native to the Andes in Argentina and Bolivia.

-Brian

[cactguy]

As you transition out of the driveway, the cacti on the house side are all from the Americas, while on the adjacent side (not pictured), Old World succulents take center stage.

You can see the transition here from the main house to the addition that Madame Walska lived in.

Featured cacti include: Echinocactus, Espostoa, Cleistocactus, Parodia, Oreocereus and Mammillaria

[rilespics]

omg. I love this cactus (oreocereus), why does it have hair?!

[morphons]

Puya berteroniana and tall cacti (some of the most challenging plants to move). October 2019. 

[cactanna]

Oreocereus

[moonlitfirefly]

Potted this sweet #oreocereus and bringing it home, I lovingly named it Berdie. @bwillowbmo is a lovely space filled with #succulents, #cacti, #airplants, and tropicals. You can pot your own terrarium or succulents 💚 #charmcity #remington (at B.Willow) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvpgqxpFxVYx7NbxN-BnRrt8XYxrwmZSZQ3abY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13je75jvvjmkr

[los-plantalones]

studio window.

[ruthbancroftgarden]

Oreocereus doelzianus subsp. sericatus

Oreocereus is a genus of columnar cacti native to the Andes, with the best known species being Oreocereus celsianus (sometimes called the "Old Man of the Andes" because of its dense covering of white hairs). Oreocereus doelzianus is a much smaller plant, forming large clusters of stems. The subspecies sericatus differs from the typical form of the species in having a dense covering of wooly white hairs, like a miniature version of O. celsianus. As can be seen in the photo, the salmon-red tubular flowers rise upward from the top of the stem. Native to Peru.

-Brian