Long-spined Permanent Wave Cactus

Stenocactuscrispatus

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Stenocactus (sten-oh-KAK-tus)
Species
crispatus (kriss-pah-tuss)
Synonym
Echinofossulocactus lamellosus
Echinofossulocactus kellerianus
Echinofossulocactus violaciflorus
Echinofossulocactus dichroacanthus
Echinofossulocactus arrigens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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:

Los Angeles, California

Perris, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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

More synonyms of this plant are: Echinofossulocactus crispatus, Echinofossulocactus flexispinus, Echinocactus crispatus, Ferocactus cr...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Greart looking bright green wavy textured globular to columnar cactus with moderately nasty straight spines and bright pink flowers. No...Read More

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