Eriosyce heinrichiana (B) Big plant! Mesemb generally staying under a foot

generally staying under a foot tall

Flowers in winter or early spring

Very frost sensitive but is fine in temperatures near but above freezing

This is one of the smaller columnar species

The images show you the range of color this plant exhibits

Eriosyce heinrichiana (B) Big plant! Mesemb generally staying under a footEriosyce heinrichiana Family: Cactaceae. Sometimes called Neochilenia jussieui. A beautiful purple cactus with curved black spines. Like most Eriocyse, this species forms a tap root . Flowers are yellow to light orange. Requires general cactus care, but be careful not to overwater as tap rooted species are more sensitive to rot. Protect from frost, though it is said to be able to withstand light frost. Plant needs good light to maintain the dark