Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Bolivia
Growth Habits: Shrubby columnar cactus, up to 7 feet tall (2 m), pale green stems up to 4 inches in diameter (10 cm); about 27 ribs; yellowish white areoles; 25 spines, 0.2 to 0.6 inch long (5-15 mm)
Mature specimen at Monaco's Jardin Exotique, showing its cephalium
Blooming Habits:
The Espostoa guentheri has a brownish lateral cephalium, with reddish-brown bristles and hairs, up to 2.5 inch thick (6.2 cm). The yellowish flowers come in early summer and measure 1.2 inches in diameter (3 cm).
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