Neoporteria bicolor or Eriosyce islayensis

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A Neoporteria bicolor cactus with a spiky dark stem and tall pink flower, blooming among other cacti and succulents in a greenhouse.
Close-up of Neoporteria bicolor cactus with dense spiky spines and three closed pink buds, set against a blurred greenhouse background.
A Neoporteria bicolor cactus with dark spines in gravel blooms a bright pink flower, with blurred succulents in the background.
Close-up of Neoporteria bicolor, a hardy desert cactus with white and brown spines in a pot surrounded by small rocks and pebbles.
Close-up of Neoporteria bicolor, a small round cactus with dark curved spines and white areoles, set among pebbles in a pot.
A Neoporteria bicolor cactus with thick spines and two pink buds in a gravel pot, surrounded by desert plants and succulents.
A Neoporteria bicolor cactus in a square pot with a bright pink flower, yellow center, pebbles, and succulents for a colorful display.
Neoporteria bicolor (Eriosyce islayensis), a round cactus with sharp spines and two pink buds, sits among small rocks.
A Neoporteria bicolor cactus with dense brown spines and two bright pink buds in a small rock pot, succulents softly blurred behind.
Neoporteria bicolor cactus with dense spiky thorns and two closed bright pink buds, shown among pebbles in a succulent collection.
Neoporteria bicolor cactus with dense spines and two pink flower buds in a pot of white stones under a translucent greenhouse roof.
A Neoporteria bicolor cactus with a spiky dark stem and tall pink flower, blooming among other cacti and succulents in a greenhouse.
Close-up of Neoporteria bicolor cactus with dense spiky spines and three closed pink buds, set against a blurred greenhouse background.
A Neoporteria bicolor cactus with dark spines in gravel blooms a bright pink flower, with blurred succulents in the background.
Close-up of Neoporteria bicolor, a hardy desert cactus with white and brown spines in a pot surrounded by small rocks and pebbles.
Close-up of Neoporteria bicolor, a small round cactus with dark curved spines and white areoles, set among pebbles in a pot.
A Neoporteria bicolor cactus with thick spines and two pink buds in a gravel pot, surrounded by desert plants and succulents.
A Neoporteria bicolor cactus in a square pot with a bright pink flower, yellow center, pebbles, and succulents for a colorful display.
Neoporteria bicolor (Eriosyce islayensis), a round cactus with sharp spines and two pink buds, sits among small rocks.
A Neoporteria bicolor cactus with dense brown spines and two bright pink buds in a small rock pot, succulents softly blurred behind.
Neoporteria bicolor cactus with dense spiky thorns and two closed bright pink buds, shown among pebbles in a succulent collection.
Neoporteria bicolor cactus with dense spines and two pink flower buds in a pot of white stones under a translucent greenhouse roof.

Originally from Northern Chile, this cactus grows in very dry desert areas. It is a small cactus with very woolly areoles and dark spreading spines. This cactus is unique and can look very different, which is why it has received many names.

Details:

Flowers: Diurnal, wide funnelform, yellow 1.5 to 2.5 cm long
Propagation: Usually propagated from seeds

This unique cactus can make a great addition to your collection. The varying colors, large spines, and the flower make it a special plant. Be sure to shop Planet Desert for more cactus and succulent plants online.


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

Bloom Season

Mid springsummer

Flower Color

Bright red

Growth Rate

Fast growth

Hardiness Zone

9b

Resistance

5° C to 18° c

Sun Exposure

Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
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Originally from Northern Chile, this cactus grows in very dry desert areas. It is a small cactus with very woolly areoles and dark spreading spines. This cactus is unique and can look very different, which is why it has received many names.

Details:

Flowers: Diurnal, wide funnelform, yellow 1.5 to 2.5 cm long
Propagation: Usually propagated from seeds

This unique cactus can make a great addition to your collection. The varying colors, large spines, and the flower make it a special plant. Be sure to shop Planet Desert for more cactus and succulent plants online.


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

Bloom Season

Mid springsummer

Flower Color

Bright red

Growth Rate

Fast growth

Hardiness Zone

9b

Resistance

5° C to 18° c

Sun Exposure

Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Mid springsummer
Botanical Name Neochilenia Jusieui
Common Name Neoporteria jussieui var. dimorpha (F.Ritter) A.E.Hoffm.
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Bright red
Genus Neochilenia
Growth Habit Globose
Growth Rate Fast growth
Hardiness Zone 9b
Native Area Chile
Resistance 5° C to 18° c
Sun Exposure Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

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