Photo of Stenocactus phyllacanthus foliage 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

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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

This is one of the more distinctive species of the genera, with yellowish flowers and few radial spines. A must have in any Stenocactus collection.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Stenocactus phyllacanthus plant

How to Grow Stenocactus phyllacanthus

  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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