Eriosyce bulbocalix (Pyrrhocactus bulbocalix)

	Eriosyce bulbocalyx (Syn: Pyrrocactus bulbocalix)	CACTUS ART NURSERY Cultivation and Mail Sale of Cacti and Succulents.

Cultivation: It is a summer-growing species. Relatively easy to cultivate, but it's somewhat rot prone if kept in a non ventilated place. Requires a very fast draining drying soil; water regularly in summer, but do not overwater.
Needs full sun exposure (or light shade) Good heat tolerance.

Propagation: Usually propagated from Seeds (seldom produces offsets) or grafting.

Other names (Heterotypic synonyms):

Pyrrhocactus dubius Backeb. 1935
Neoporteria dubia (Backeb.) Donald & G.D.Rowley 1966
Pyrrhocactus umadeave var. marayesensis Backeb. (Nom. inval.) 1963
Pyrrhocactus marayesensis (Backeb.) J.G.Lambert (Nom inval.) 1993
Pyrrhocactus megliolii Rausch 1974
Neoporteria megliolii (Rausch) Donald 1976

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Scientific Name: Eriosyce bulbocalyx (Werderm.) Katt. 1994

Synonyms

Echinocactus bulbocalyx Werderm. 1937
Pyrrhocactus bulbocalyx (Werderm.) Backeb. 1959
Neoporteria bulbocalyx (Werderm.) Donald & G.D.Rowley 1966

A mature specimen h 15 cm, diameter 11 cm

Spines

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