Sandillon

Eriosyceihotzkyana

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Eriosyce (er-ee-oh-SY-kee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2004 | positive

Attractive S American barrel cactus- can't find any info on it though. Great curling black to orange spines over a blue-green body.

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