Eriosyce heinrichiana (Neochilenia jussieui) Mesemb sometimes with red highlights

sometimes with red highlights

The skin is blue-green and normally has yellow spines

The caudex is a combination of the taproot and the base of the stem

Plant is on its own roots (not a graft)

Protect from hard frost (it isn't as frost tolerant as the better known Ferocactus species)

Eriosyce heinrichiana (Neochilenia jussieui) Mesemb sometimes with red highlightsEriosyce heinrichiana A beautiful purple species with curved black spines. Like most Eriocyse, this species forms a tap root . Flowers are yellow to light orange. Easy to grow, just give normal succulent care of good light and careful watering. Protect from frost. Plant needs good light to maintain the dark purple color. You will receive a plant shown in the last image or similar. Plants shown in a 3. 5" pot. Important Shipping Information PLANTS ARE