Sandillón
Synonym: Echinocactus auratus, Eriosyce lampapaensis, Eriosyce ihotzkanae, Eriosyce ausseliana, Eriosyce algarrobensis, Echinocactus sandillon, Eriosyce ceratistes, Echinocactus ceratistes, Eriosyce sandillon
Family: Cactaceae
 Young Eriosyce ceratistes at Kuentz Nursery in early June |
Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 10-11 Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Chile (Coquimbo), at medium elevations in the Andes Growth Habits: Spherical cactus, 20 inches in diameter (50 cm) or more, older specimen become columnar, reaching over 3 feet in height (90 cm) Watering Needs: Keep very dry in winter Propagation: |
As they age, the nipples, shown on the picture of this 2 year old specimen, get organized in ribs. Adult specimens have around 30-35 ribs. They have abundant white wool and yellow spines on top. The areoles are large and oval. Young specimens have 1 central spine and 8 radial, but the number increase as they get older and areoles can have over 20 spines on mature specimens.
Blooming Habits:
This species has many bell or funnel-shaped carmine flowers, up to 2 inches long (5 cm), and 1.2 inches in diameter (3 cm). The flowers have a hairy floral tube. There might be over 50 flowers on a mature specimen (only mature specimens bloom).
Fruiting Habits:
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