Origin and habitat: Chile
Blooming season: It has several flush of flowers in sequence at different times over an interval of several weeks from late spring/early summer to autumn, with heaviest flowering early and late in the period of time.
Watering needs: Root prone it needs good drainage, waterings should regular in summer (do not over water), to keep the plant compact and not become excessively elongated and unnatural in appearance. During the winter quiescent period, or when night temperatures remain below 10° C, it must be strictly kept dry since it is very sensitive to any moisture excesses.
Frost tolerance: Hardy to at least -5°C for a short period but cannot tolerate long standing freezing temperature, and for an healthy cultivation ensure a minimum temperature of 5° C. Assure a good ventilation. USDA Hardiness Zone 9b and 11.
Heat tolerance: Good heat tolerance, but in warmer climates it should be protected from excessive heat and too much sun sun in summer.
Propagation: Usually propagated from seeds
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | late spring/early summer to autumn |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Neochilenia floccosa |
| Common Name | Neoporteria taltalensis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 20 or more cm |
| Native Area | Chile |
| Resistance | 5°c For a short period |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Origin and habitat: Chile
Blooming season: It has several flush of flowers in sequence at different times over an interval of several weeks from late spring/early summer to autumn, with heaviest flowering early and late in the period of time.
Watering needs: Root prone it needs good drainage, waterings should regular in summer (do not over water), to keep the plant compact and not become excessively elongated and unnatural in appearance. During the winter quiescent period, or when night temperatures remain below 10° C, it must be strictly kept dry since it is very sensitive to any moisture excesses.
Frost tolerance: Hardy to at least -5°C for a short period but cannot tolerate long standing freezing temperature, and for an healthy cultivation ensure a minimum temperature of 5° C. Assure a good ventilation. USDA Hardiness Zone 9b and 11.
Heat tolerance: Good heat tolerance, but in warmer climates it should be protected from excessive heat and too much sun sun in summer.
Propagation: Usually propagated from seeds
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | late spring/early summer to autumn |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Neochilenia floccosa |
| Common Name | Neoporteria taltalensis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 20 or more cm |
| Native Area | Chile |
| Resistance | 5°c For a short period |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |
