Eriosyce crispa v. huascensis Cactus Allauaudia procera A wonderfully strange

Allauaudia procera A wonderfully strange plant from the arid regions of Madagascar

Flowers are an attractive pink

Put it in a well draining mix and water when the soil gets dry

Over time the stem will get taller and taller and will branch from the base and the stems themselves

making it a great hanging basket plant

Eriosyce crispa v. huascensis Cactus Allauaudia procera A wonderfully strangeEriosyce crispa var. huascensis Sometimes called Neochilenia vexata. A beautiful dark purple cactus with short spines. As the plant matures it may make some longer spines. Like most Eriosyce, this species forms a tap root . Flowers are reddish orange. Requires general cactus care, but be careful not to overwater as tap rooted species are more sensitive to rot. Will clump in time. Protect from frost, though it is said to be able to withstand light