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Old Man of the Mountain

Scientific Name: Oreocereus trollii Kupper
Synonym: Borzicactus trollii, Cereus trollii, Oreocereus bruennowii, Oreocereus celsianus var. bruennowii , Oreocereus irigoyenii
Family: Cactaceae

Oreocereus trollii

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 7-11

Origin: Mountains of Argentina and southern Bolivia

Growth Habits: Columnar cactus, slowly clumping, 2 feet tall (60 cm)

Blooming Habits:
Red flowers, 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm)

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