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Eriosyceihotzkyana

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Eriosyce ihotzkyana by palmbob
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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
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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

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Bloom Time

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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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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

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Seed Collecting

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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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