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E. strausiana (ex: Pyrrhocactus strausianus R542 Quebrada del Toro -
Cacheuta, Mendoza, Argentina )
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Cultivation: It is a summer growing species.
It's easy to cultivate, but
somewhat
rot prone if kept in a non
ventilated place.
It requires 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 it can probably tolerate - 10° C for brief periods)
Propagation: Usually
propagated from Seeds.
(seldom produces offsets)
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Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and cultivars of
plants belonging to the
Eriosyce straussiana
complex (This
taxon has lots of synonyms (like most Eriosyce),
with several controversial varieties and subspecies):
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