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Stenocactus crispatus [long-spined form]

Also Known As

  • Echinofossulocactus longispinum
  • Echinofossulocactus longispinus
  • Stenocactus longispinum
  • Stenocactus longispinus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Stenocactus crispatus [long-spined form] plant details

Stenocactus crispatus [long-spined form] is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stenocactus crispatus [long-spined form]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Mature size: 4 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Uses: solitary

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenocactus crispatus [long-spined form]

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is probably a part of the S. crispatus complex, but it is not certain. It has never been fully described since it's specific habitat is not known. It's quite attractive with yellow central spines and radial spines that are glassy white.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Stenocactus crispatus [long-spined form] plant

How to Grow Stenocactus crispatus [long-spined form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green

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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
Photo of Stenocactus crispatus foliage by Kara Nursery
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 2"

Width: 4"

  • sun - bright shade
  • low
Photo of Stenocactus multicostatus flower, form by Michael Wolf
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 3"-6"

  • sun - bright shade
  • low - drought tolerant
Photo of Stenocactus multicostatus SB1147 foliage by Kara Nursery
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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
Photo of Stenocactus phyllacanthus foliage by Kara Nursery
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 6"

  • sun - bright shade
  • low
Photo of Stenocactus vaupelianus foliage by Kara Nursery
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