Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa
Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa
Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa
Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa
Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa
Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa
Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa
Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa
Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa
Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa
Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa

Origin and habitat: East of Huasco.
Habitat: It grows in coastal areas where very little else grows. It's a very drought tolerant species.
Description: Eriosyce crispa var. huascensis is a flattened to slightly cylindrical cactus, slowly growing up to 10 cm in diameter. It is one of the local forms of the variable Eriosyce crispa that distinguishes for its stiff, needle-like spines, only 6-8 radials, and 10-12 ribs. It is quite variable and plants with different flowers' colors are found in cultivation.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Mid spring
Botanical Name Eriosyce crispa
Common Name Neochilenia huascensis, Neochilenia vexata
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Orange, yellow, red, browinsh
Genus Eriosyce
Growth Habit Cylindrical cactus
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 4 in. tall
Native Area South America
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By seeds
Resistance Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Well drained sandy soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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Neochilenia huascensis eriosyce crispa

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Origin and habitat: East of Huasco.
Habitat: It grows in coastal areas where very little else grows. It's a very drought tolerant species.
Description: Eriosyce crispa var. huascensis is a flattened to slightly cylindrical cactus, slowly growing up to 10 cm in diameter. It is one of the local forms of the variable Eriosyce crispa that distinguishes for its stiff, needle-like spines, only 6-8 radials, and 10-12 ribs. It is quite variable and plants with different flowers' colors are found in cultivation.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Mid spring
Botanical Name Eriosyce crispa
Common Name Neochilenia huascensis, Neochilenia vexata
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Orange, yellow, red, browinsh
Genus Eriosyce
Growth Habit Cylindrical cactus
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 4 in. tall
Native Area South America
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By seeds
Resistance Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Well drained sandy soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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