Photo of Eriosyce senilis flower by Kara Nursery

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Eriosyce senilis

Also Known As

  • 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

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 3"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Eriosyce senilis plant details

Eriosyce senilis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriosyce senilis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, solitary, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriosyce senilis

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wonderful long flexible spines, hiding the plant body beneath. Syn.: Neoporteria senilis, Neoporteria gerocephala. Spines are flexible, varying in color from white to silver to black. And the flowers are "wow"!

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Eriosyce senilis plant

How to Grow Eriosyce senilis

  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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