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Eriosyce chilensis var. chilensis

Scientific Name: Eriosyce chilensis var. chilensis (Hildmann) Kattermann
Synonym: Chilenia chilensis, Echinocactus chilensis, Euporteria chilensis, Neochilenia chilensis, Neoporteria chilensis, Pyrrhocactus chilensis, Pyrrhocactus krausii
Family: Cactaceae

Eriosyce chilensis var. chilensis at the Desert Botanical Garden in early February

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to at least 25°F (-4°C)

Heat Tolerance: Good heat tolerance

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Coast of Chile

Growth Habits: Solitary, up to 12 inches tall (30 cm), 4 inches across (10 cm)

Watering Needs: Somewhat rot prone

Propagation: Seeds

Eriosyce chilensis HBG 52890 ex Gay 4446

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