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CategoryCactus
GenusEspostoa
FamilyCactaceae
Natural originThe species is native to southern Ecuador and Peru. Its natural distribution is associated with the western slopes of the Andes.
Acquired fromObi
In the collection sinceAug 11, 2025
Kept inBalkon
Natural habitatThe species occurs in dry mountainous regions, deserts and dry shrublands. It grows on sunny, arid and well-drained slopes.
About the species
Espostoa lanata (Kunth) Britton & Rose
- Native distribution
- Ecuador, Peru, Global, Brazil
Care summary
Espostoa lanata
WaterlowLightfull sunHumiditylowgeneral genus dataMin. temperature10 °CDry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data
No monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Espostoa tip: Never water over its woolly hairs – soak the soil from below instead.
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✓Not known to be toxic 🐱 🐶 🧒details →
In the grower’s words
Espostoa lanata is a slow-growing, columnar cactus. Its stems are densely covered with white, woolly hairs that partially conceal the spines arranged along the ribs. Mature plants can reach several metres in height and may develop side branches. Its flowers open at night and emerge from a woolly flowering zone near the upper part of the stem.
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