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Has anybody knew about the Woolly Cactus? I dont know its other name. They are native in the west mauntains of South America. They are known to grow on high slops in a high elevation. How hardy are these?
Posted : 02/04/2006 7:57 pm
I have seen one growing outside in idaho, so I have allways wanted to try one. It may have been dead, but looked alive?
Shoshone Idaho weather
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-Aaron-
Posted : 02/04/2006 9:07 pm
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The woolly cactus grows so high in the mauntains and should work in your area. I been in northern texas and saw them in some cold. Growing in zone 7a but they could work in zone 5 or 6. I might go to the nursery and take a look at them. And how hardy they are.
Posted : 02/04/2006 9:23 pm
Would that be some kind of Oreocereus.Big plants of Oreocereus Celsianus are vet impressive a bit like big feros with hair!Oreocereus Trollii is much more woolly!
Probably best in full sun to prevent etoliating Have got a small Celsianus in a pot bang up next to a sunny wall.Have an idea that Trolliis are a bit more delicate.
Posted : 03/04/2006 5:32 pm
Here"s my wee plant. 😀 
Posted : 03/04/2006 8:14 pm
Nice 8)
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Here's to all the global warming pushers, may your winters be -30 below and four feet of snow in your driveway. Because I want you happy.
-Aaron-
Posted : 03/04/2006 11:57 pm
