Espostoa lanata 5–6cm Espostoa lanata 5–6cm

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Description

🌵 Basic Info
  • Scientific Name: Espostoa lanata 5–6cm
  • Common Name: Peruvian Old Man Cactus, Cotton Ball Cactus
  • Size: 5–6cm tall seedling
  • Type: Bare-root, healthy, well-rooted
🌵 Features
  • Dense, soft white silky hairs cover entire column (fuzzy "old man" look)
  • Bright green ribbed stem hidden beneath long white filaments
  • Short, yellowish spines beneath fur (handle carefully)
  • Compact, upright column shape; slow to branch when small
  • Strong, healthy seedlings with good root systems
🌵 Care Guide
  • Light: Full sun (bright light intensifies white hairs); 4+ hours direct sun daily
  • Water: Let soil dry fully between waterings; water sparingly (every 10–14 days in growth season)
  • Soil: 70% perlite/pumice + 30% organic (fast-draining cactus mix)
  • Temperature: Min 5°C (41°F); keep dry in winter
  • Growth: Slow initially; faster after 1 year
  • Tip: Avoid wetting hairs to prevent browning/rot
🌵 Advantages
  • Unique fluffy white-haired appearance (like a snow-capped column)
  • Adorable compact size (ideal for desktops & small collections)
  • Hardy & low-maintenance; great for beginners
  • Strong ornamental value; stands out in succulent arrangements
  • Long-lived (wild specimens over 100 years)
🌵 Shipping Notes
  • Shipped bare-root, clean, healthy & firm
  • Well-established roots; ready for planting
  • Plant in dry mix; no water for 5–7 days after planting
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