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  Eriosyce engleri
(Syn: Pyrrhocactus engleri )
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Eriosyce engleri East Ovalle 2500m
 

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)

 

 

 

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) whit several controversial varieties and subspecies):

 

 

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Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)


Scientific name:  Eriosyce engleri  (F.Ritter) Katt. 1994

Origin:  Known  only in the type locality Cerro Las Vizcachas and Colliguay alto.

Habitat:

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

Synonyms:  
  • Horridocactus engleri  F.Ritter 1959
  • Pyrrhocactus engleri  (F.Ritter) F.Ritter 1959
  • Neoporteria engleri  (F.Ritter) Donald & G.D.Rowley 1966a
  • Neoporteria curvispina var. engleri

 
 

 


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