Woolly Cactus

yuccaman · Post by **yuccaman** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 4:57 pm

Has anybody knew about the Woolly Cactus? I dont know its other name. They are native in the west mauntains of South America. They are known to grow on high slops in a high elevation. How hardy are these?

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 6:07 pm

I have seen one growing outside in idaho, so I have allways wanted to try one. It may have been dead, but looked alive?

yuccaman · Post by **yuccaman** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 6:23 pm

The woolly cactus grows so high in the mauntains and should work in your area. I been in northern texas and saw them in some cold. Growing in zone 7a but they could work in zone 5 or 6. I might go to the nursery and take a look at them. And how hardy they are.

Ianmc · Post by **Ianmc** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:32 pm

Would that be some kind of Oreocereus.Big plants of Oreocereus Celsianus are vet impressive a bit like big feros with hair!Oreocereus Trollii is much more woolly!
Probably best in full sun to prevent etoliating Have got a small Celsianus in a pot bang up next to a sunny wall.Have an idea that Trolliis are a bit more delicate.

Ianmc · Post by **Ianmc** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:14 pm

Here"s my wee plant.

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:57 pm

Nice