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Image of Eriosyce rodentiophila
III Region, Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar, Chile
Altitude: 20 m. 09 21, 2006
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| Species: | Eriosyce rodentiophila F. Ritter | |
| Family: | Cactaceae |  |
| Order: | Caryophyllales | |
| Chilean Name: | Sandillon de los ratones | |
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| Record: | 0459 |
| About 79 Eriosyce in Chile and 19 in our data base. | |
| About 164 Cactaceae in Chile and 67 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Rare
Height: 60 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Eriosyce rodentiophila III Region, Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: Red, 7 - 14 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Eriosyce rodentiophila III Region, Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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