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Stenocactus multicostatus 'Zacatecasensis'

 
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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)
Cultivar: Zacatecasensis

Synonym:Echinocactus zacatecasensis
Synonym:Efossus zacatecasensis
Synonym:Brittonrosea zacatecasensis
Synonym:Echinofossulocactus zacatecasensis
Synonym:Echinofossulocactus multicostatus var. zacatecasensis

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 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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:
Pink
Purple

Bloom Time:
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:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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 very pale pink or white with a purplish midvien.

Regional...

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

Maricopa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Castro Valley, California



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