Eriosyce paucicostata ssp. floccosa

Also Known As

Eriosyce taltalensis ssp. echinus var. floccosa
Neoporteria echinus var. floccosa
Neoporteria floccosa
Neoporteria paucicostata var. floccosa
Pyrrhocactus floccosus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"
W: 6"

planting zones

9b-11

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Eriosyce paucicostata ssp. floccosa plant details

Eriosyce paucicostata ssp. floccosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriosyce paucicostata ssp. floccosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriosyce paucicostata ssp. floccosa

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We keep this cactus - along with most of our cacti - very dry during the winter. As it tends to be a bit rot prone, it needs excellent drainage, but we don't give it anything different than we use with all our cacti as our potting mix has excellent porosity.

By: Kara Nursery

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How to Grow Eriosyce paucicostata ssp. floccosa

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy

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Eriosyce occulta

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

Photo of Eriosyce occulta foliage by Kara Nursery

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