Neoporteria multicolor
Endemic to Chile, these plants live among small valleys and traverse to the sea. The species is frequent but not abundant in sclerophyllous forest and thorny scrub on rocky soils, the populations are severely fragmented, and illegal collection is causing a continual decline in the number of mature individuals. Furthermore, land conversion for agriculture and urbanization is degrading the habitat surrounding the species.
It is a summer-growing species. Water regularly in summer, but do not over-water (rot prone). It needs good drainage and very a porous potting soil Keep dry in winter. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer.
Need Full sun to bright shade. Frost Tolerance: -4°C.
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Neoporteria multicolor |
| Common Name | Eriosyce multicolor |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. |
| Native Area | Chile |
| Resistance | 4°c. |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Neoporteria multicolor
Endemic to Chile, these plants live among small valleys and traverse to the sea. The species is frequent but not abundant in sclerophyllous forest and thorny scrub on rocky soils, the populations are severely fragmented, and illegal collection is causing a continual decline in the number of mature individuals. Furthermore, land conversion for agriculture and urbanization is degrading the habitat surrounding the species.
It is a summer-growing species. Water regularly in summer, but do not over-water (rot prone). It needs good drainage and very a porous potting soil Keep dry in winter. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer.
Need Full sun to bright shade. Frost Tolerance: -4°C.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Neoporteria multicolor |
| Common Name | Eriosyce multicolor |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. |
| Native Area | Chile |
| Resistance | 4°c. |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |
