Old Man of Mexico (Cephalocereus senilis)

I happen to own two of these plants. I purchased them a few weeks ago and will plant them in about three weeks.

This plant is native to Mexico and can reach a height of 45 feet after many years. In it's native land it can take 20 years to reach a height of 2 feet.

It is covered with long white hairs and has long yellow thorns - so don't touch it.

When the plant reaches 15 feet or so it will bear 2" long rose-colored flowers that open at night.

The growth rate can be accelerated with supplemental watering and fertilizer.