Botanico

Plant profile

Eriosyce lichyi

Eriosyce lichyi (Matusz. & Kupčák) M.H.J.van der Meer

Eriosyce lichyi is an outdoor plant with an attractive globular shape and spines. It thrives in well-drained soils and requires direct sunlight.

Open-data facts

Life form
Lives as a subshrub, midway between herb and shrub.
Climate
Adapted to desert or dry shrubland climates.
Origin / area
Its known area of origin points to: Argentina (Catamarca).

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    Basic care

    Watering
    Less is more: wait until the soil is nearly dry.
    Light
    Strong light most of the day, without leaf burn.
    Temperature
    Handles heat well if light and watering match.
    Humidity
    Prefers airy, not muggy, spaces.

    Pet toxicity

    Common sense applies: it isn’t a pet snack.

    Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).

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