Solitary spherical to short cylindrical cacti with very spiny stems, up to 15 (30-40) cm tall, 6 -10 cm in diameter.
Flowers: magnificent hot pink/magenta with a contrasting neon yellow throats in spring up to 5 cm long.
Cultivation and propagation: It is a summer grower species. Easy to cultivate but somewhat rot prone if kept in a non-ventilated place. Water regularly in summer, but do not over water, needs a full sun exposure (or light shade) Good heat tolerance.
Hardy to at least -5°C (but probably can tolerate - 10° C for brief periods.)
Propagation: Usually propagated from Seeds. (seldom produces offsets)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Mid spring |
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Common Name | Eriosyce senilis subs. Coimasensis |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | Pale pink |
Frost Tolerance | -5°c |
Growth Rate | - |
Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
Height | Under 6 in |
Origin | Chile |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Neoporteria coimasensis |
Shape | Solitary spherical to short cylindrical |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |