Eriosyce engleri Crassulaceae The plants start out herbaceous

The plants start out herbaceous but form a semi-woody stem in time and branch

This grape relative is an amazing caudiciform with big green glossy leaves

This is a very small species rarely reaches 2" diameter (per head)

Flowers are pale pink with darker central stripes

but is adapted to desert conditions

Eriosyce engleri Crassulaceae The plants start out herbaceousEriosyce engleri Aka Neoporteria engleri, a beautiful purple to purple green species with big spines. Like most Eriosyce, this species forms a tap root . Plant needs good light to maintain the dark purple color, but be careful not to expose it to a lot of direct summer sun. Easy to grow, just give normal succulent care of good light and careful watering. Protect from frost. You will receive a plant shown in the last image or one similar. Plants shown