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Eriosycechilensis var. albidiflora

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Eriosyce (er-ee-oh-SY-kee)

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Synonym

Pyrrhocactus chilensis var. albidiflorus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

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Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2005 | neutral

The 'chilensis' variety has fuchsia red flowers occasionally with white centers.
The 'albidiflora' variety has red tinged yellow flowers.

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