I recently moved this Stenocactus from a 3 inch to a 5 inch pot as it was long overdue for repotting but just realised today it had been in same pot for about 10 years! I got it in 1999 I think when it was about an inch in diameter and potted it on a couple of times but since 2003 or so it was in same pot. its looking better now, more filled out and roots have already reached the drainage holes, not sure how much bigger it will get - Stenocactus tend not to offset according to what I've heard but I'll be glad if it stays a single plant as looks fine as it is.
first repot in last 10 years
Nice plant. "Brain cactus" are one of my favorite though I never got one to live so long. Any flowers along the way?
Helen
Its flowered each year for some years now, the usual pink/white striped flowers you get from Stenocactus,I've never known the exact species it is.
I think it is Stenocactus multicostatus (Brain cactus)
Amazing picture of a mature plant here;
http://www.llifle.com/Encyclopedia/CACTI/Family/Cactaceae/1736/Echinofossulocactus_multicostatus_f._lloydii
the page above says Stenocactus multicostatus has 50-100 ribs, I can only seem to count 35 on my plant. I recall reading that this genus hybridyzes easily though, so might be a hybrid of different Stenocactus species.
Yes, it could be a different species of Stenocactus. The link to the site is terrific. Thanks.
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