Eriosyce senilis
CactaceaeEriosyce senilis · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a globular cactus with curved spines and spring blooms. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Eriosyce senilis
Known in botany as Eriosyce senilis, this cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family and comes from Chile and Peru. Its most distinctive feature is globose body with characteristic curved spines, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
Every specimen of Eriosyce senilis from Succulentae is grown outdoors in our Almería nursery, exposed to desert sun and controlled mineral watering. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Eriosyce senilis | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | Chile and Peru | |
| Natural habitat | semi-arid coasts and Andean mountains | |
| Adult size | 5-30 cm | |
| Flowering | pink or yellow flowers at the top | |
| Propagation | seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
Many Eriosyces grow on almost pure mineral soils on Chilean coastal cliffs, where only the marine fog provides them with moisture for months.
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Very sparse; suspend in winter
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C
