DESCRIPTION: This is our "Old Man". This group of cacti is native to Mexico. In the wild he can get up to 50 feet tall, but is very slow growing. For instance, we've had our plant in this spot for about 6 years, and he is still only about 15 inches tall. When it's old enough we may see some flowers and seed pods. I hope so.

The silky spines are thickest at the top, and when they become dirty, they can be washed and carefully combed. He's one of our favorites