Pretty funnel shaped flowers often with a stripe on each petal are produced on clusters of flattened spherical stems. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers April. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Stenocactus multicostatus
Pretty funnel shaped flowers often with a stripe on each petal are produced on clusters of flattened spherical stems
Additional information
| Generic | Stenocactus |
|---|---|
| Species | multicostatus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Mist regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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