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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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United StatesNeoporteria coimasensis
Very beautiful healthy specimen with buds ready to bloom! As always fast shipping.
United StatesAwesome gift
I ordered this for a pen pal in California and it arrived safely and got there fast. They love it. It arrived healthy as always and can’t wait until it flowers for them.
United StatesNeoporteria coimasensis
Nice sized plant in great condition.Very happy with it. I must get more Neoporteria's!