Oreocereus doelzianus (Syn.: Morawetzia doelziana)

A fantastic hairy cactus which dependably produces these amazing flowers every Spring.

Oreocereus doelzianus

 

I know, I posted this plant back in June or July, but - hey! - it's blooming again. It's one of those gifts which keep on giving. We don't give this plant any special care. In fact, it gets neglected an awful lot. But then, every summer it blooms and blooms. It's as if it's saying, "Hey, look at me; I'm still here, stupid. Water me!!!"

Oreocereus doelzianus

We always knew this plant as Morawetzia doelziana, but it's now changed to Oreocereus doelzianus. It's also one of the several plants known by the common name "Old Man of the Andes." The flowers come - and do they ever - from the cephalium. These plants are of easy culture, provided they have adequate light.