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Description
It is a beautiful small geophytic cactus with a dark purple body and very short pectinated spines. The flowers are born on young areoles, and are very attractive, shining orangish with darker midline. Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family) Scientific name: Eriosyce aerocarpa (F.Ritter) F.Kattermann 1994 Origin: Chile, Atacama, Huasco (Around Carrizal Bajo at west of Canto del Agua ) Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.
It is difficult to take good pictures of this plant because the petals are translucent and some colours are not captured well by digital cameras. | |
Description: It is a small geophytic cactus with a dark body and very short pectinated spines. | |
Cultivation: It is a summer-growing species of relatively easy cultivation. It has a thick taproot and is susceptible to over-watering if kept in a non ventilated place. , sometimes it is grafted to avoid root rot problems. Likes warmth (recommended minimum winter temperature 5° C) But plant kept perfectly dry can easily survive to winter night temperatures below 0° C. Sun Exposure: Suited for sunny-brightly exposure; can tolerate light shade. Propagation: Usually propagated from Seeds. (seldom produces offsets) or graft. Seeds can be sown in the spring or summer. The seedlings should not be disturbed until they are well rooted after which they can be planted separately in small pots. |