This clump forming cactus has cylindrical dark green upright stems to 80 mm (3 in) diameter with 17-24 ribs is covered with a long flowing white hairs. It has yellowish white spines and produces deep pink funnel-shaped flowers during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Echinocereus longisetusis naturally found in North America growing in Mexico (southern Coahuila: Sierra de la Paila) on dry mountain slopes and elevation above 1800 m (6,000 ft).

It prefers an open sunny position, and grows in moderately fertile very well drained sandy stony-soils and is drought and frost tolerant.

Old-man cactus is grown for its hairy appearance and clumping habit. It is commonly grown as a potted house plant or used in rockeries and arid settings. It is suitable to mountainous regions and establishes in 3-5 years and is moderately long lived. In cold climates it is grown under glass in cactus collections, requiring a bright sunny dry position.ID 2072

Echinocereus(e-keen-ô-KAY-ree-us) longisetus(lon-gee-SAY-tus)

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)