Eriosyce (Neoporteria) chilensis FK3 La Ligua

	Eriosyce chilensis	CACTUS ART NURSERY Cultivation and Mail Sale of Cacti and Succulents.

The photography depicts the flower buds at 10 AM just starting to open,
in the following picture - two hours later - the same plant at anthesis .

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Eriosyce (Neoporteria) chilensis

Eriosyce (Neoporteria) chilensis FK3 La Ligua

Cultivation: It is a summer grower species. Easy to cultivate but somewhat rot prone if kept in a non ventilated place. Require a very fast draining drying soil, water regularly in summer, but do not overwater.
Needs a full sun exposure (or light shade) Good heat tolerance. Hardy to at least -5°C ( but probably can tolerate - 10° C for brief periods)

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

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Eriosyce chilensis

Eriosyce (Neoporteria) chilensis