One of the MOST SOUGHT AFTER Cacti!

Scientific Name: Eriosyce bulbocalyx (Werderm.) Katt. 1994. Origin: Argentina

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

Etymology: The specific name "Bulbocalyx" comes from Latin "bulbus" = bulb, tuber and "calix" = calix, cup, for the funnel shaped flowers with narrowed mouth and spreading perianth segment segments

Synonyms: Echinocactus bulbocalyx Werdermann (Basionym) In: Blüh. Kakt., p. 136, 1937
Pyrrhocactus bulbocalyx (Werdermann) Backeberg
In: Die Cactaceae, 3 : 1565, 1959
Neoporteria bulbocalyx (Werderm.) Donald & G.D.Rowley 1966
Other names (Heterotypic synonyms): Pyrrhocactus marayesensis (Backeberg) J.G. Lambert (Nom inval.), In: Cactus d'Argentine, ed. 2: 265: 1998.
Pyrrhocactus umadeave var. marayesensis Backeberg (Nom inval.),
In: Descr. Cact. Nov. 3: 13., 1963
Neoporteria dubia (Backeb.) Donald & G.D.Rowley 1966
Pyrrhocactus dubius Backeberg, Backeb. & F. M. Knuth
In: Kaktus-ABC, 263, 415., 1935
Pyrrhocactus megliolii W. Rausch
In: Kakteen Sukk. 25 (10): 220, fig., 1975
Neoporteria megliolii (Rausch) Donald 1976

Usually solitary globular cactus with apex covered with incurved, rust-coloured spines.
Stem: Globose to sub-globose or cylindrical as it becomes old, grey green, up to 12 cm in diameter.
Ribs: About 12-13.
Areoles: Oval, woolly and hairy when young (with yellowish felt), later naked.
Radial spines: 7 to 12 about 1,5-2 cm long, horn coloured, brownish becoming grey as the age.
Central spines: 1-4, subulate, nearly 2,5 cm long, rusty red later grey sometime with black tips, all curved upwards, base swollen.
Flowers: From the from centre of plant 2.5-5 cm in diameter, Urn-shaped, straw coloured, yellow or green- yellow.

It is a summer-growing species of relatively easy cultivation. It is susceptible to over-watering if kept in a non ventilated place. Likes warmth (recommended minimum winter temperature 5° C) But plants kept perfectly dry can easily survive to winter night temperatures below 0° C. Sun Exposure: Suited for sunny-brightly exposure; can tolerate light shade. Good heat tolerance.
Suited for airy exposures. Needs deep pot and gritty mineral substrate with a very good drainage. Water regularly in summer, keep dry in winter.

Propagation: Usually propagated from Seeds. (seldom produces offsets) or graft. Seeds can be sown in the spring or summer. The seedlings should not be disturbed until they are well rooted after which they can be planted separately in small pots.

Requires porous cactus soil with adequate drainage. Protect from frost.

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Pyrrhocactus bulbocalyx - 8.50

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