Photo by Kara Nursery
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Stenocactus phyllacanthus
Also Known As
- Brittonrosea phyllacantha
- Echinocactus phyllacanthus
- Echinofossulocactus tricuspidatus
- Efossus phyllacanthus
- Ferocactus phyllacanthus
- Stenocactus tricuspidatus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 4"-6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Stenocactus phyllacanthus plant details
Stenocactus phyllacanthus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun 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 phyllacanthus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenocactus phyllacanthus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Stenocactus phyllacanthus plant
How to Grow Stenocactus phyllacanthus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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 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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