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Sclerocactusuncinatus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sclerocactus (skler-oh-KAK-tus)
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Species
uncinatus (un-sin-NA-tus)
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Synonym
Ancistrocactus uncinatus
Glandulicactus uncinatus
Echinocactus uncinatus
Ferocactus uncinatus
Hamatocactus uncinatus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chuichu, Arizona

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | October 2006 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are Ferocactus mathssonii, Glandulicactus mathssonii, Echinocactus mathssonii, Ancistrocactus mathssonii, ...Read More

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krasicky
| November 2003 | positive

I bought one this past January in Phoenix. After leaving it in the pot for 5 months, I transplanted it the beginning of June. It has no...Read More

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