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.
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| 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 | Extremely 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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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
