Photo by Kara Nursery
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Stenocactus crispatus
Also Known As
- 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
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 4"-6"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Stenocactus crispatus plant details
Stenocactus crispatus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Stenocactus crispatus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenocactus crispatus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Stenocactus crispatus
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Stenocactus crispatus plant
How to Grow Stenocactus crispatus
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Stenocactus for your garden
aka Brittonrosea lloydii, Brittonrosea multicostata, Echinocactus lloydii, Echinocactus multicostatus, Echinofossulocactus erectocentrus, Echinofossulocactus lloydii, Echinofossulocactus multicostatus, Echinofossulocactus multicostatus, Echinofossulocactus multicostatus, Efossus lloydii, Efossus multicostatus, Stenocactus lloydii, Brain Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2"
Width: 4"
- sun - bright shade
- low
aka Brittonrosea lloydii, Brittonrosea multicostata, Echinocactus lloydii, Echinofossulocactus erectocentrus, Echinofossulocactus lloydii, Echinofossulocactus multicostatus, Echinofossulocactus multicostatus, Efossus lloydii, Efossus multicostatus, Stenocactus lloydii, Brain Cactus
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
- low - drought tolerant
aka Brittonrosea albata, Echinocactus albatus, Echinocactus vaupelianus, Echinofossulocactus albatus, Echinofossulocactus vaupelianus, Efossus albatus, Ferocactus vaupelianus, Stenocactus albatus, Stenocactus rectispinus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun - bright shade
- low
aka Echinocactus heteracanthus, Echinofossulocactus boedekerianus, Echinofossulocactus densispinus, Echinofossulocactus ochoterenanus, Echinofossulocactus parksianus, Echinofossulocactus rosasianus, Stenocactus bustamantei, Stenocactus lexarzai
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"
Width: 3"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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