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Stenocactus Species, Brain Cactus

Stenocactusmulticostatus

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Stenocactus (sten-oh-KAK-tus)

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Species

multicostatus (mul-tee-koh-STAY-tus)

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Synonym

Echinofossulocactus erectocentrus

Echinocactus multicostatus

Echinofossulocactus multicostatus

Efossus multicostatus

Brittonrosea multicostatus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

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Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Lavender

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Dynasty21

Boston, MA | November 2009 | neutral

I have a question about my Brain Cactus. My cactus is potted; it's close to 4 feet tall and it just toppled over and broke off several "...Read More

Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2005 | neutral

The blooms are white with a purplish-violet midvien.

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