Espostoa nana
The Espostoa nana is indigenous to Huallanca, Ancash, Peru, Western South America and parts of Southern America. This species maintains a columnar form with thick stems, branching from the base. Ribs are numerous and closely set. Whitish areolas sport approximately 30, pale yellowish radial spines. The entirety of this plant is covered in white wooly hairs (especially at the tips of the stems). Flowers are nocturnal, appearing in summer from a whitish cephalium. Easy species to cultivate, good choice for beginners. Great candidate for containers.
Attributes:
Garden-
1. Unique and beautiful appearance (focal point piece)
2. Manicured look 365 days a year
3. Great candidate for pots/containers
4. Stunning nocturnal flowers
Cultivation-
1. Easy species to cultivate
2. Perfect for beginners
Synonyms:
Espostoa melanostele (Vaupel) Borg
Binghamia melanostele (Vaupel) Britton & Rose
Cephalocereus melanostele Vaupel
Cereus melanostele (Vaupel) A.Berger
Haageocereus melanostele (Vaupel) W.T.Marshall
Pseudoespostoa melanostele (Vaupel) Backeb.
Espostoa haagei (Poselg. ex Rümpler) Borg
Cereus haagei (Poselg. ex Rümpler) Backeb.
Pilocereus haagei Poselg. ex Rümpler
Pilocereus lanatus var. haagei (Poselg. ex Rümpler) Jostmann
Espostoa melanostele f. inermis (Backeb.) Krainz
Espostoa melanostele var. inermis (Backeb.) W.T.Marshall
Pseudoespostoa melanostele var. inermis Backeb.
Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)
Movies:
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)
Television:
USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)
Botanical Gardens:
New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoos:
Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo
Other Clientele:
Houston, TX Rodeo
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