old man of the andes
Oreocereus leucotrichus
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size2 to 6 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Old man of the andes (Oreocereus leucotrichus) is a succulent for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It reaches about 2 to 6 feet tall and stays evergreen.
Pairs well with American century plant, Narrow-leaf chalksticks, and Adam's needle.