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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
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
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Eriosyce senilis
By: C T Johansson
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Gardening facts about Eriosyce senilis plant
How to Grow Eriosyce senilis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Eriosyce for your garden
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 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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