Oreocereus celsianus f. variegata

The variegated shape of this cactus presents yellow areas or streaks in the exact points where there is a lack of chlorophyll; such streaks will never be identical in different plants making each of them unique and for this reason very appreciated by collectors. In its normal form it is a cactus with a cylindrical stem surrounded by hairy and long filaments, initially yellowish in time assume a gray-white color. The filaments are mainly thicker in the apical part, creating a sort of "hat" with the function of protection from sunlight. On the stem there are large and oval areoles of a white-gray color and instead the long spines take on a yellow-brown color. The daytime flowering takes place in spring, and you can admire beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers of a pale pink color with purple shades. Only adult plants can develop flowers.