This is one of a kind really small-growing plant with low, spineless, it has a beautiful dark purple, almost black stem.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9-11
Frost tolerance: 20°F (7°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Northern Chile (Antofagasta)
Watering needs: Extremely root prone, needs good drainage.
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming habits: Flower yellow to pinkish orange, 1.5" in diameter (3.5 cm)
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Eriosyce oculta |
| Common Name | Twin spine cactus |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink/red |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b |
| Mature Size | 3.5 |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 4°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
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This is one of a kind really small-growing plant with low, spineless, it has a beautiful dark purple, almost black stem.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9-11
Frost tolerance: 20°F (7°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Northern Chile (Antofagasta)
Watering needs: Extremely root prone, needs good drainage.
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming habits: Flower yellow to pinkish orange, 1.5" in diameter (3.5 cm)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
