Neoporteria nidus senilis
(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).
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Early summer for a week |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Eriosyce senilis |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Orange |
| Frost Tolerance | -4°c |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 to 10 |
| Height | 6-18 cm |
| Origin | Bolivia |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Neoporteria Nidus Senilis |
| Shape | Globose |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
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United Statessmall, but healthy
I haven't transplanted it yet. Only watered it once so far.
United StatesVery happy
All of the cacti purchased have been just as described. All healthy and ready to grow and bloom for me. I will continue to shop and purchase from Planet Desert.
United StatesCurly Spines that Grow in Every Direction
Neoporteria nidus senilis is fun to look at with its curly, flexible spines that grow in every direction, and won't poke your fingers.
United StatesGreat Cactus
It was fine and has transplanted well. It's blooming to!
United StatesBeautiful cactus
Excellent overall experience. Customer service promptly answered a question, the shipping was incredibly fast, and the packaging very nicely done. Above all, the cactus is beautiful and healthy. I will be a repeat customer, for sure.