Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Eriosyce

Species:

Eriosyce senilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from warm stratification (30 days at 20°C) followed by cold stratification (30-60 days at 4°C) to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash