Eriosyce villosa *Purple cactus w/ pink flowers* Crassulaceae Gasterias are primarily winter growers

Gasterias are primarily winter growers so give more water in the cooler months and less during the hot months

Protect from hot afternoon sun

Good light brings out the most red in the leaves

Lobivia arachnacantha  Also called Echinopsis arachnacantha

Eriosyce villosa *Purple cactus w/ pink flowers* Crassulaceae Gasterias are primarily winter growersEriosyce villosa A beautiful dark purple cactus covered in straight spines. Like most Eriocyse, this species forms a tap root . Flowers are a beautiful combination of pink petals with a white to yellow throat. Requires general cactus care, but be careful not to overwater as tap rooted species are more sensitive to rot. Will clump in time. Protect from frost, though it is said to be able to withstand light frost. Plant needs good light to maintain the