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Stenocactus vaupelianus

Also Known As

  • Brittonrosea albata
  • Echinocactus albatus
  • Echinocactus vaupelianus
  • Echinofossulocactus albatus
  • Echinofossulocactus vaupelianus
  • Efossus albatus
  • Ferocactus vaupelianus
  • Stenocactus albatus
  • Stenocactus rectispinus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Stenocactus vaupelianus plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stenocactus vaupelianus

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenocactus vaupelianus

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

Tender. Pale green sphere with yellow spines
synonym.. Echinofossulocactus albatus. Morning Sun to Light Shade. Pale Yellow or White. Indoor/Outdoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

This is one nice plant!

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Stenocactus vaupelianus plant

How to Grow Stenocactus vaupelianus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
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