Are you a cactus enthusiast looking for something unique and eye-catching to add to your collection? Look no further than the Eriosyce engleri, a vibrant member of the Eriosyce genus! This Globular stunning plant, with its small barrel stem covered with dense golden-yellow to yellowish-brown spines, is sure to make a statement in any home or garden and can thrive in USDA zone 9-11.
Native to Chile, it is a mostly simple rarely clustering species and can grow up to 4 inches in diameter. It produces funnel-shaped bright lemon-yellow flowers in summer, and make sure it gets full sun to partial shade for healthy growth. Use a well-drained soil mix with specialized potting soil. This drought-tolerant plant is easy to care for and can be propagated from seeds that don't require much attention.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Eriosyce engleri |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Lemon yellow |
| Genus | Eriosyce |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Chile |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic for humans, mild toxic for pets (Keep away from Children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Eriosyce engleri |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Lemon yellow |
| Genus | Eriosyce |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Chile |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic for humans, mild toxic for pets (Keep away from Children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Are you a cactus enthusiast looking for something unique and eye-catching to add to your collection? Look no further than the Eriosyce engleri, a vibrant member of the Eriosyce genus! This Globular stunning plant, with its small barrel stem covered with dense golden-yellow to yellowish-brown spines, is sure to make a statement in any home or garden and can thrive in USDA zone 9-11.
Native to Chile, it is a mostly simple rarely clustering species and can grow up to 4 inches in diameter. It produces funnel-shaped bright lemon-yellow flowers in summer, and make sure it gets full sun to partial shade for healthy growth. Use a well-drained soil mix with specialized potting soil. This drought-tolerant plant is easy to care for and can be propagated from seeds that don't require much attention.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Eriosyce engleri |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Lemon yellow |
| Genus | Eriosyce |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Chile |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic for humans, mild toxic for pets (Keep away from Children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Eriosyce engleri |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Lemon yellow |
| Genus | Eriosyce |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Chile |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic for humans, mild toxic for pets (Keep away from Children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
