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Stenocactus crispatus

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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Stenocactus (sten-oh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: crispatus (kriss-pah-tuss) (Info)

Synonym:Echinofossulocactus lamellosus
Synonym:Echinofossulocactus kellerianus
Synonym:Echinofossulocactus violaciflorus
Synonym:Echinofossulocactus dichroacanthus
Synonym:Echinofossulocactus arrigens

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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

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

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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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1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	Xenomorf	On Oct 22, 2006, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: More synonyms of this plant are: Echinofossulocactus crispatus, Echinofossulocactus flexispinus, Echinocactus crispatus, Ferocactus crispatus, Echinocactus arrigens, Stenocactus confusus, Efossus confusus, Echinocactus dichroacanthus, Echinocactus flexispinus, Stenocactus dichroacanthus, Brittonrosea confusa, Stenocactus arrigens, Echinocactus violaciflorus, Stenocactus dichroacanthus var. violaciflorus, Stenocactus dichroacanthus var. violaciflorus, Stenocactus violaciflorus, Echinofossulocactus guerraianus, Echinofossulocactus lancifer, Stenocactus lancifer, Echinocactus lamellosus, Stenocactus lamellosus, Echinocactus lancifer, Brittonrosea violaciflora, Echinofossulocactus confusus, Echinofossulocactus multiareolatus
Positive	palmbob	On Feb 24, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: Greart looking bright green wavy textured globular to columnar cactus with moderately nasty straight spines and bright pink flowers. Not sure hardiness but hardy to at least 9b.

Regional...

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

Los Angeles, California
Perris, California
San Diego, California

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