Las Vegas, NV (Zone 9a) | September 2015 | positive
Very very slow growing. Does well in the Vegas heat however does best with partial shade in the afternoon as I've seen it get sunburned a...Read Moret first when I had it planted in full sun. I have since moved it to morning sun and afternoon partial shade. Looks very similar to the Old man of the Andes which does grow faster. Easy grower and loves a bit more water during the hot desert summer however can be prone to root rot during the colder or milder months so less water is recommended.
I really like this cactus and can't find anywhere. If anyone would like to trade or sell and help me out let me know. It would be awesome...Read More to own 1 of these cactus in my opinion.
In the top 5-maybe 3, in the must have cacti,right there with golden barrel and Cereus peruvianus . The girth of the trunk and denseness ...Read Moreof the "fur" distinguish it from the also ran's. It might be better to have a grouping of these than the usual one- of's cactus gardens . And when they reach shoulder height they are stunners. Typical cacti care.
Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | January 2005 | positive
Also known as 'Old man of Mexico', 'Bunny Cactus', synonym: Cactussenilis & Pilocerous Sennilis. Is from Eastern Hidalgo in Mexico. Soil ...Read Moreshould be dry. Is a woody plant. Senilis is Latin for Old or aged man. Can be carefully groomed with a comb. Min. temps should be above 50F, and prefers afternoon shade in hotter areas.
Enjoyed your photo and description. My in-laws have a 42 year old (I submitted photo, too) cactus of this variety that measures over 17 f...Read Moreeet tall. When moved to its current location 32 years ago, it was only about 2 feet tall and only a single member. My wife's father wants to have it removed. Anyone interested? San Diego, CA area.
We call this one the Old Man of Mexico to help distinguish it from a number of other "Old Man" cacti such as Old Man of the Andes (Oreoce...Read Morereus celsianus). I’ve never seen one with multiple columns as shown. Very cool.
Mine needs afternoon shade in the summer here in Tucson (so do I!). It is verrrry slow to grow and I am careful not to overwater because it's susceptible to root rot. I think I read that it blooms (white/pink) and bears fruit when it gets to 20 feet. I’ll have to take their word for it – mine is only about a foot tall, lol!
The white color is a nice contrast in my cactus garden and It gets a lot of attention from visitors.
Can grow very tall, covered with thick white 'hairs' that cover up the spines below (careful). EAsy grower in California, though can get...Read More touched by severe frost.
Very very slow growing. Does well in the Vegas heat however does best with partial shade in the afternoon as I've seen it get sunburned a...Read More
I really like this cactus and can't find anywhere. If anyone would like to trade or sell and help me out let me know. It would be awesome...Read More
The plant was approximately 1.5 inches tall when planted. It is now about 5 feet tall and appears to be bifurcating. Is this normal?
This is by far my favorite cactus species. A very slow grower, it's white fuzzy hairs are an eye catcher in any collection.
In the top 5-maybe 3, in the must have cacti,right there with golden barrel and Cereus peruvianus . The girth of the trunk and denseness ...Read More
Also known as 'Old man of Mexico', 'Bunny Cactus', synonym: Cactussenilis & Pilocerous Sennilis. Is from Eastern Hidalgo in Mexico. Soil ...Read More
Enjoyed your photo and description. My in-laws have a 42 year old (I submitted photo, too) cactus of this variety that measures over 17 f...Read More
We call this one the Old Man of Mexico to help distinguish it from a number of other "Old Man" cacti such as Old Man of the Andes (Oreoce...Read More
Can grow very tall, covered with thick white 'hairs' that cover up the spines below (careful). EAsy grower in California, though can get...Read More