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Oreocereus trollii

A low, clumping, densely woolly columnar cactus of the high puna of southern Bolivia and northwest Argentina. Its white hair shields it from intense sun and frost, so it wants full sun, cold dry winters and very sharp drainage.

Oreocereus trollii
Photo: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Grows in high-altitude puna grassland and rocky slopes in full sun, where strong radiation, cold nights and a long dry winter are the norm.

About 3,000 to 4,000 m; recorded elevations of 3,400 to 3,500 m.

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🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, used under its CC BY-SA 3.0 licence, unmodified.