Succulent Cactus Old Man

🌵👴 Cephalocereus senilis – “Old Man Cactus” 👴🌵

Botanical Name: Cephalocereus senilis
Common Names: Old Man Cactus, Bunny Cactus, White Persian Cat Cactus

✨ Product Description

Bring charm and character to your plant collection with the Old Man Cactus—famous for its shaggy coat of soft, white hairs that resemble a wise elder’s beard. This tall, columnar succulent originates from central Mexico and is a long-lived, slow grower that can live for decades.

Its hair not only gives it a unique appearance but also serves a purpose—protecting the cactus from harsh sunlight and conserving moisture. Perfect as a statement piece indoors or as part of a warm-climate outdoor cactus garden.

📏 Plant Details

• Mature Height: Up to 20–40 feet outdoors (slow growing; much smaller indoors)

• Pot Size: Typically shipped in 2–4” nursery pots

• Growth Rate: Slow and steady—ideal for patient plant lovers

🌱 Growing Zones

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (outdoors)

• Can be grown indoors year-round in all zones

☀️ Light & Watering

• Light: Full sun to bright, indirect light indoors

• Water: Allow soil to completely dry before watering; less frequent in winter

• Soil: Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix

• Temperature: Thrives in warm, dry conditions (above 50°F); avoid frost

🌿 Growing Tips

• Rotate your pot every few weeks for even sun exposure

• Use a clay or terracotta pot to promote better drainage

• Fertilize sparingly during spring and summer with cactus fertilizer

• Avoid touching the hair too often—it helps protect the plant from UV damage

📦 Shipping & Handling

• Carefully packaged for safe arrival

• Natural variations in hair length, density, and cactus shape are normal

• Some soil may loosen during shipping—simply brush gently