The cactus is a succulent plant with many resources! Growing in dry climates, where several months can pass without a drop of rain falling, the cactus has nevertheless adapted very well to its environment. Some cacti are able to store up to 3000 liters of water. This large quantity of water is stored within the plant’s body,…
The Old Man Cactus is slow growing and takes around 15 years to bloom. The flowers are red, yellow, or white, though the plant may not flower for 10 or 20 years. Pollination occurs via a moth in the family Geometridae. Seeds can be collected from the fruit and sown in a well-draining soil mix. The old…
Its common name is actually Old Man Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) because its shaggy coat of long, white hairs suggests an old man’s unkempt mane. The genus name Cephalocereus is derived from the Greek kephale (head) and the Latin cereus (wax taper, candle). The species name senilis is Latin for old man. The hairs are modified spines that protect the plant from cold…