Espostoa spp.
Peruvian Old Man, Cactus
Family: Cactaceae Cactus
| Type | Succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple, white |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m |
| Spread | 24" to 5' / 60cm to 1.60m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Bloom attributes | Flowers are rare |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |