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Eriosycesenilis

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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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Species

senilis (SEE-nil-is)

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Synonym

Eriosyce senilis

Neoporteria senilis

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

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Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 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

Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | neutral

Smaller columnar cactus up to 7" tall with twisted, hairlike spines (not very sharp). Flowers are hot pink in the spring. Genus Eriocys...Read Moree was Noeporteria until recently

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