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Image of Eriosyce paucicostata ssp. echinus
II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 50-300 m. 09 20, 2006
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| Species: | Eriosyce paucicostata (F.Ritter) ssp. echinus (F.Ritter) Ferryman | |
| Family: | Cactaceae |  |
| Order: | Caryophyllales | |
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| Record: | 0488 |
| 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 Very Rare
Height: 8 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Eriosyce paucicostata ssp. echinus II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: Red, 7 - 14 petals Height: 8 cm.
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Image of Eriosyce paucicostata ssp. echinus II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Eriosyce paucicostata ssp. echinus II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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USESExcellent 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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