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Eriosyce glabrescens 'PINCUSHION CACTUS’

Eriosyce glabrescens 'PINCUSHION CACTUS’

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ERIOSYCE glabrescens 'PINCUSHION CACTUS’

Eriosyce glabrescens, commonly known as the Pincushion cactus, is a small cactus species native to the Atacama Desert in Chile. It has a rounded shape and is covered in dense clusters of golden-yellow spines, creating a unique and striking appearance. This cactus species grows in rocky and dry habitats, adapting to harsh desert conditions.

PLANT FACTS

BOTANICAL NAME: Eriosyce glabrescens
COMMON NAMES: Pin-Cushion Cactus
FAMILY: Cactaceae
MAX HEIGHT: 8cm (+/-)
GROWTH TYPE: Mini Cactus
NATIVE: Chile
 

PLANT CARE 

 Can't be grown outside in New Zealand.
  ☀️      LIGHT - Full sun. (Enjoys direct sunlight)
  🌡      TEMPERATURE - Avoid frosts. (10°C – 30°C)
  💧      WATER - Draught tolerant. (Once a week)
  ☁️      HUMIDITY - Low humidity. (40 - 50%)
  ⛰      SOIL - Free drainage soil. (Add pumice stone)
  🌱      FERTILISER - Low, fast release. (Once in the Spring & Summer)

*All plants purchased come within a 100% compostable pot so we are able to reuse our nursery pots again and again.

Plastic Free Packagaing

Our packaging is made from biodegradable products; cardboard boxes carefully secured with recycled newspaper & kraft tape to ensure your product gets there safely.

Did you know? All plants our transferred from our nusery pots into 100% organic & compostable pot.

Shipping & Returns

Delievery: Shipment of live plants and products will occur between Monday and Thursday of each week by Fastway Postal Service.

Order Processing: Please allow 1-5 business days for your order to be processed.

We do not ship internationally due to agricultural regulations.

Returns: We do offer returns on live plants, and products if youre 100% not satisfied. Please contact us with any concerns by sending us an email to desertcreeknz@gmail.com

Plant Pot Dimensions

100% Biodegradeable Peat Pots

Mini 0.29L: (H) 8cm, (W) 7.5cm

Small 0.45L: (H) 9cm, (W) 10cm

Large 1.45L: (H) 12.4cm, (W) 14.3cm

*All of our plants are measured in pot size mostly available in 3 sizes.

Free Repotting

Choosing a gift or just treating yourself? We offer a free repotting service when a plant & pot combo is purchased.

Simply note down which plant and what pot (color & size) at the end of checkout in the notes section and we'll do the rest.

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