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1Oreocereus trollii (Kupper) Backeb.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Oreocereus1
- Native distribution
- S-Bolivia; N-Argentina (Jujuy), Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
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11 synonyms
- Borzicactus celsianus trollii (Kupper) G.D.Rowley
- Borzicactus trollii (Kupper) Kimnach
- Cereus trollii Kupper
- Echinopsis trollii (Kupper) Anceschi & Magli
- Oreocereus celsianus trollii (Kupper) Krainz
- Oreocereus crassiniveus Backeb.
- Oreocereus irigoyenii Fric
- Oreocereus trollii Kupper
- Oreocereus trollii crassiniveus (Backeb.) Backeb.
- Oreocereus trollii tenuior Backeb.
- Pilocereus trollii Kupper
Oreocereus trollii, commonly known as the Old Man of the Andes cactus, is a species of cacti native to Argentina and Bolivia. Though listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, the plant is collected extensively, and in some areas is threatened.
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Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Oreocereus trollii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1711787 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Oreocereus trollii 1.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Oreocereus trollii · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Oreocereus trollii · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
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Oreocereus tip: An Andean species: loves cool, airy, very bright spots and hates stuffy heat.
Oreocereus trollii – what to know
Oreocereus trollii – family: Cactaceae, genus: Oreocereus. Native range: S-Bolivia; N-Argentina (Jujuy), Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 0 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Oreocereus trollii?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Oreocereus trollii need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Oreocereus trollii get?
It tolerates brief, light frost (down to about 0 °C) but needs winter protection.
Is Oreocereus trollii toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Oreocereus trollii flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Oreocereus: Typical flowering time: June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Oreocereus trollii (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1711787 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Oreocereus trollii 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Oreocereus trollii (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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