Habitat: desert regions of Peruvian mountains.
Description: a genus of cespitose, columnar cacti branching from the base. The diurnal, pink or purple flowers consist of a large tube holding the corolla.
They may have synonyms in Neochilenia or in Pyrrhocactus.
Soil: basic mix.
Location: full sun.
Temperature: overwinter at a minimum of 8°C (46°F).
Water: average.
Cultivation tips: they show an irregular growth pattern and will do best when grafted.
Main species of Neoraimondia: Neoraimondia gigantea, synymous with N. peruviana and N. arequipensis; Neoraimondia roseiflora.