Old Man of the Andes

Plants > Cacti

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Old Man of the AndesScientific Name: Oreocereus celsianusCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CactiSize: Column height: 6.5–10 ft (2.0–3.0 m); Column diameter: 4.0–4.7 in (10–12 cm)Weight: Mature clump: 50–120 lb (23–55 kg)Lifespan: 50–80+ years in...

Old Man Cactus

Plants > Cacti

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Old Man CactusScientific Name: Cephalocereus senilisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CactiSize: Height: 16–49 ft (5–15 m); Column diameter: 12–16 in (30–40 cm)Weight: Mature columnar biomass: 1,000–3,500+ lb (450–1,600 kg)Lifespan: 100–200+ years...

Organ Pipe Cactus

Plants > Succulents & Cacti

Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Organ Pipe Cactus Scientific Name: Stenocereus thurberi Category: Plants Subcategory: Succulents & Cacti Size: Height: 4-8 m (13-26 ft); Stem diameter: 15-20 cm; Multi-stemmed clump spread: up to 5-6 m Weight: Mature...