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title: "I just got this baby in the mail! Neochilenia Huascensis, it isn’t on…"
description: "I just got this baby in the mail! Neochilenia Huascensis, it isn’t on planta…anyone have any tips?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/64d135fad13a750aa5ca0525"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Cat"
published: "2023-08-07T18:20:42.116Z"
language: "en"
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# I just got this baby in the mail! Neochilenia Huascensis, it isn’t on…

_Posted by Cat on 2023-08-07_

I just got this baby in the mail! Neochilenia Huascensis, it isn’t on planta…anyone have any tips?

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## 2 comments

### jayla💕 commented on 2023-08-08

don’t sit on it 😭

### Planta member commented on 2023-08-12

Neochilenia Huascensis grows in coastal areas where very little else grows. It's a very drought tolerant species. Easy to grow but requires very well draining soil, good air circulation and little to no water in winter months.

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