Old Man Cactus Cephalocereus senilis
- Phonetic Spelling
- sef-uh-low-SAIR-ee-us SEE-nil-is
- Description
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Old Man Cactus is a columnar succulent in the cactus family that spines that form fine white hairs are reminiscent of an old man. It is native to Mexico but becoming more challenging to find in its natural habitat. It is a popular houseplant.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Cephalocereus
- Species:
- senilis
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Mexico
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Houseplant
- Succulent
- Habit/Form:
- Columnar
- Appendage:
- Spines
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No