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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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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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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
Photo of Stenocactus multicostatus flower, form by Michael Wolf
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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
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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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
Photo of Stenocactus ochoterenanus flower by The Ruth Bancroft Garden
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