Neochilenia jusieui
(This plant comes in a 3.5" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. This plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
This cactus is one of the most wide-spread of the Eriosyce species. It is a spherical shape, and have long strong spines that curve inwards. The flowers that boom are very large with long pointy pink petals.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Chile
Growth habits: Slowly clumping, 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, 4 inches tall (10 cm)
Watering needs: Extremely root prone, needs good drainage.
Propagation: Seeds
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz