PlantFiles Pictures: Old Man of the Andes, Silver Torch (Cleistocactus samaipatanus)

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Author Content roshana Jacksonville, IL (Zone 5a) October 23, 2003 07:43 PM Post #689758 Old Man of the Andes Oreocereus celsianus This is growing at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/67349/ Click the image for an enlarged view. htop San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) October 24, 2003 08:04 AM Post #690102 This is an interesting looking cactus with its especially thick and long filaments. They show up very well with the sunlight coming from behind and the shadow of the rock providing a dark area for a backdrop. roshana Jacksonville, IL (Zone 5a) October 24, 2003 09:02 AM Post #690165 Thanks, htop. I have an old man cactus at home...actually two! I always say it reminds me of my intended! He always laughs when he hears that, but then he's very kind! azrobin Scottsdale, AZ (Zone 9b) October 27, 2003 06:04 PM Post #693223 Much hairier as a young plant. It must lose it's hair with age. LOL! Click the image for an enlarged view. LupusHurts Tillamook, OR July 19, 2004 12:15 AM Post #957935 Wow, it's been a long time since someone posted here lol! Just wanted to add that "The Old Man" also grows well in 29 Palms, Ca & also in Joshua Tree, Ca. Xenomorf Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) July 19, 2004 10:47 AM Post #958417 azrobin, I believe your Old man is a Cleistocactus hyalacanthus. "Silver Torch' http://plantsdatabase.com/showimage/42824/ The Hair-do and scalp are the same. (;-)

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