Photo of Stenocactus multicostatus SB1147 foliage by Kara Nursery

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Stenocactus multicostatus SB1147

Also Known As

  • 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

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Stenocactus multicostatus SB1147 plant details

Stenocactus multicostatus SB1147 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stenocactus multicostatus SB1147

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenocactus multicostatus SB1147

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the many cactus plants which are called "Brain Cactus". When mature it develops long thin brown or tan central spines.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Stenocactus multicostatus SB1147 plant

How to Grow Stenocactus multicostatus SB1147

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
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