Photo by Cactus Jungle
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Eriosyce esmereldana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-6"
- W: 2"-6"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Eriosyce esmereldana plant details
Eriosyce esmereldana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and white foliage. In fall coral flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriosyce esmereldana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
- Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: coral blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriosyce esmereldana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Eriosyce esmereldana
Gardening facts about Eriosyce esmereldana plant
How to Grow Eriosyce esmereldana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- coral
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Eriosyce occulta subsp. occulta, Neochilenia occulta, Neoporteria occulta, Pyrrhocactus occultus, Cacto Oculto
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
aka Neoporteria coimasensis var. robusta, Neoporteria gerocephala, Neoporteria multicolor, Neoporteria nidus, Neoporteria nidus var. gerocephala, Neoporteria nidus var. multicolor, Neoporteria robusta, Neoporteria senilis, Neoporteria subgibbosa var. robusta
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 3"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Eriosyce taltalensis ssp. echinus var. floccosa, Neoporteria echinus var. floccosa, Neoporteria floccosa, Neoporteria paucicostata var. floccosa, Pyrrhocactus floccosus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Eriosyce taltalensis var. violaciflora
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun
- low
![Photo of Eriosyce taltalensis [violet-flowered form] by Cactus Jungle](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/9a/b2/9ab2843851d40ff905de2107ee26fc3b.webp)
aka Eriosyce subgibbosa var. nigrihorrida, Neoporteria nigrihorrida, Neoporteria subgibbosa v. nigrihorrida
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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