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Cactus · SUCCCTCE
Cephalocereus Cabea
Cactaceae
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Cephalocereus Cabea · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a fast-growing columnar cactus with nocturnal flowers. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
Price range: 3,90 € through 4,76 €
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About Cephalocereus Cabea
Known in botany as Cephalocereus Cabea, this cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family and comes from central Mexico. The most striking thing about this plant is dense white wool covering the stem (“old man’s hair”), a feature that defines its personality and sets it apart within its genus.
Every specimen of Cephalocereus Cabea from Succulentae is grown outdoors in our Almería nursery, exposed to desert sun and controlled mineral watering. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Cephalocereus Cabea | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | central Mexico | |
| Natural habitat | limestone slopes | |
| Adult size | up to 15 m in habitat, 30-100 cm in cultivation | |
| Flowering | nocturnal pink flowers in mature plants | |
| Propagation | seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
Called “Old Man Cactus” because of the white wool covering its stem. This wool acts as thermal insulation and protects the plant from the intense sun of the Mexican highlands.
Light
Full sun — at least 6 hours of direct light. South-facing window or sunny outdoors.
Water
Water when the substrate is completely dry. In summer every 1-2 weeks, let it rest in winter (every 3-4 weeks or less).
Substrate
Mineral substrate with high drainage: pumice, akadama and a little peat. We ship it ready in its substrate — no repotting needed for 12-18 months.
Temperature
Ideal between 18 and 28 °C. Tolerates down to 5 °C in winter if the substrate is dry. Protect from frost.
Botanical fact sheet
Botanical name
Cephalocereus Cabea
Genus · species
Cephalocereus · Cabea
Family
Cactaceae
Origin
Americas (Mexico, Bolivia, Peru)
Natural habitat
Deserts and semi-arid regions
Growth rate
Slow — 2 to 4 cm per year
Lifespan
15-30 years with proper care
Flowering
Spring-summer · diurnal flowers
Propagation
Cutting, offset or seed
Toxicity
Non-toxic to pets
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