Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Eriosyce (er-ee-oh-SY-kee) Species: senilis (SEE-nil-is) Synonym:Eriosyce senilis Synonym:Neoporteria senilis
|
Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight under 6 in. (15 cm)6-12 in. (15-30 cm) Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)9-12 in. (22-30 cm) 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color PinkMagenta (pink-purple) Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow after last frostSeed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |