Espostoa guentheri Height:150 but with a glazed rear

but with a glazed rear wall

Its compact growth and protruding tubercles create a shape closely resembling an artichoke

Use a cactus and succulent potting mix with added drainage

An arrangement of unusual succulents planted in fruit-style pots

the ‘Grey Stuik’ draws attention with its silvery

Espostoa guentheri Height:150 but with a glazed rearThis tall, hairy, columnar cactus can reach 3 metres in height in its dry habitat near the equator in Peru. Grey green stems have a dense covering of long, white hairs and gold coloured spines. Major specimens can produce thick bristly clumps of golden hairs (cephalia), from which bell shaped, white flowers emerge. WATERING Water when soil is 100% dry. Water lightly (if at all) during cold winter months. Aloes can be prone to rot if cold and wet at