Brain Cactus. An unusual cactus with a strange wavy ribbed stem which resembles a ‘brain’. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers April. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Stenocactus zacatecasensis
An unusual cactus with a strange wavy ribbed stem which resembles a ‘brain’.
Additional information
| Generic | Stenocactus |
|---|---|
| Species | zacatecasensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Brain Cactus |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | 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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