Eriosyce taltalensis var. floccosa [large]

Eriosyce taltalensis ssp. echinus var. floccosa (Kattermann): A globose to elongate cactus with formidable spines. The stems have 8-13 ribs of tubercles that sport long, curved spines of brown to black. It can bloom in several flushes with flowers that are white below and fuchsia above. As it ages it grows long tufts of wool from the top of its stem. It grows in extremely rocky habitats in Chile and can reach 6.0" in diameter. This plant is 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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