Eriosyce taltalensis f. pulchella [small]

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Eriosyce taltalensis f. pulchella (Backeberg): A purple variety with short, burgundy spines and white areoles. It tends to bloom twice a year, once in the spring and once in the late summer. These blooms are large and either snow white or bubblegum pink. This plant is small, but fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

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Product Size

3.5" Pot

Color - Primary

Purple / Black

Color - Secondary

Green / Lime

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Cold Hardiness

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Maximum Height

3"-5"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill

Bloom Color

White Bloom

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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