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Stenocactus coptonogonus
Also Known As
- Echinofossulocactus coptonogonus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 3"-5"
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Stenocactus coptonogonus plant details
Stenocactus coptonogonus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Stenocactus coptonogonus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 5 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenocactus coptonogonus
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Stenocactus coptonogonus
By: Succu
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How to Grow Stenocactus coptonogonus
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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aka Brittonrosea confusa, Brittonrosea violaciflora, Echinocactus arrigens, Echinocactus crispatus, Echinocactus dichroacanthus, Echinocactus flexispinus, Echinocactus lamellosus, Echinocactus lancifer, Echinocactus violaciflorus, Echinofossulocactus arrigens, Echinofossulocactus confusus, Echinofossulocactus crispatus, Echinofossulocactus crispatus var. xiphacanthus, Echinofossulocactus dichroacanthus, Echinofossulocactus flexispinus, Echinofossulocactus guerraianus, Echinofossulocactus kellerianus, Echinofossulocactus lamellosus, Echinofossulocactus lancifer, Echinofossulocactus multiareolatus, Echinofossulocactus violaciflorus, Echinofossulocactus xiphacanthus, Efossus confusus, Ferocactus crispatus, Stenocactus arrigens, Stenocactus confusus, Stenocactus crispatus var. xiphacanthus, Stenocactus dichroacanthus, Stenocactus dichroacanthus var. violaciflorus, Stenocactus lamellosus, Stenocactus lancifer, Stenocactus violaciflorus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2"
Width: 4"
- sun - bright shade
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
aka Brittonrosea phyllacantha, Echinocactus phyllacanthus, Echinofossulocactus tricuspidatus, Efossus phyllacanthus, Ferocactus phyllacanthus, Stenocactus tricuspidatus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun - bright shade
- low
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