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Cactus Succulent

Eriosyce subgibbosa subsp. wagenknechtii

Wagenknecht neoporteria

A cactus with globose to cylindric, grey-green stems to 30cm tall, with black spines becoming grey; funnel-shaped, purple flowers 2cm across open in summer

Synonyms
Neoporteria wagenknechtii var. napina
Neoporteria wagenknechtii
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver Black
Summer Green Grey Silver Black Purple
Autumn Green Grey Silver Black
Winter Green Grey Silver Black
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Eriosyce are a genus of globose or cylindrical cacti that are native to Chile. They have dense spines and pink or yellow funnel-shaped flowers

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass or indoors, grow in standard cactus compost in full light, with low humidity. From mid-spring to early autumn, water moderately and apply a dilute liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep dry at other times

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Vulnerable to mealybugs and root mealybugs

Diseases

Relatively disease resistant

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