Eriosyce crispa FK65-77

	Eriosyce crispa (Syn: Neoporteria crispa)	CACTUS ART NURSERY Cultivation and Mail Sale of Cacti and Succulents.

Eriosyce (Neoporteria) crispa FK65-77 Canta de Agua
Showy blooms, long thin black spines.

Buds

Description: Flattened to cylindrical cactus, slowly growing up to 10 cm in diameter.
Spines: black & twisted that are not easily distinguished as a centrals or radials.
Root: Tuberose roots

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

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)

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Scientific name: Eriosyce crispa (F. Ritter) F.

Origin: Chile (Atacama)

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

Synonyms:

Neporteria crispa

Horridocactus crispus

Pyrrhocactus crispus

Heterotypic synonyms:

Neochilenia nigriscoparia
Neoporteria vallenarensis var. crispa
Pyrrhocactus atroviridis
Horridocactus atroviridis
Neoporteria atroviridis
Pyrrhocactus huascensis
Neoporteria huascensis
Pyrrhocactus totoralensis
Neochilenia totoralensis
Pyrrhocactus carrizalensis
Horridocactus carrizalensis
Neoporteria carrizalensis

Stigma

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