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Stenocactus multicostatus

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Stenocactus (sten-oh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: multicostatus (mul-tee-koh-STAY-tus) (Info)

Synonym:Echinofossulocactus erectocentrus
Synonym:Echinocactus multicostatus
Synonym:Echinofossulocactus multicostatus
Synonym:Efossus multicostatus
Synonym:Brittonrosea multicostatus

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Xenomorf On Apr 17, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

The blooms are white with a purplish-violet midvien.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Green Valley, Arizona
Maricopa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Lompoc, California
Mission Viejo, California



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