Another plant that's flowering its head off - so to speak - is
Eriocyse senilis (syn.
Neoporteria senilis). The flowers weren't quite open when I took this photo, but I'll try to remember to catch it when it's wide open, because that's even
more striking. You'll see what I mean when I post it.
This particular plant is an older specimen we've had for many years, but they flower when quite young.
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We grew up knowing this as
Neoporteria gerocephala, which turned out to be an illegitimate name. Since 1994 it has been placed in
Eriocyse as a result of Fred Kattermann's field work. There are three subspecies recognized, of which this is subspecies
senilis.
It's a bit prone to root rot so it needs excellent drainage (doesn't everything succulent???) and judicious watering.
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