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    Eriosyce occulta

    Also Known As

    • Eriosyce occulta subsp. occulta
    • Neochilenia occulta
    • Neoporteria occulta
    • Pyrrhocactus occultus
    • Cacto Oculto

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Eriosyce occulta plant details

    Eriosyce occulta is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriosyce occulta

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen burgundy
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, highly variable, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriosyce occulta

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Small maroon plant with a tuberous root. Spination varies in the species, but these are mostly spineless. Frost tolerant but sensitive to over watering. An impressive little plant from Northern Chile, E. occulta has a tuberous root and needs excellent drainage and care with watering. Spination varies and plant color vary considerably, but ours are essentially spineless and have a darker plant body color. Large white flower.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Eriosyce occulta plant

    How to Grow Eriosyce occulta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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