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1Stenocactus multicostatus (Hildm.) A.Berger
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Stenocactus1
- Native distribution
- Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Concepción del Oro, Ejido Morelos|Mazapil, Ejido Sabana Grandeuncertain3
- Synonyms
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24 synonyms
- Brittonrosea lloydii (Britton & Rose) Speg.
- Brittonrosea multicostata (Hildm.) Speg.
- Brittonrosea zacatecasensis (Britton & Rose) Speg.
- Echinocactus lloydii (Britton & Rose) A.Berger
- Echinocactus multicostatus Daul
- Echinocactus multicostatus Rebut
- Echinocactus zacatecasensis A.Berger
- Echinofossulocactus erectocentrus Backeb.
- Echinofossulocactus lloydii Britton & Rose
- Echinofossulocactus multicostatus (Daul) Britton & Rose
- Echinofossulocactus multicostatus erectocentrus (Backeb.) P.V.Heath
- Echinofossulocactus multicostatus lloydii (Britton & Rose) P.V.Heath
- Echinofossulocactus multicostatus zacatecasensis (Britton & Rose) P.V.Heath
- Echinofossulocactus multicostatus coahuilensis Fric
- Echinofossulocactus multicostatus zacatecasensis (Britton & Rose) Lodé
- Echinofossulocactus zacatecasensis Britton & Rose
- Efossus lloydii (Britton & Rose) Orcutt
- Efossus multicostatus (Daul) Orcutt
- Efossus zacatecasensis (Britton & Rose) Orcutt
- Stenocactus jarmilae Halda & Horácek
- Stenocactus lloydii A.Berger
- Stenocactus multicostatus zacatecasensis (Britton & Rose) U.Guzmán & Vázq.-Ben.
- Stenocactus zacatecasensis (A.Berger) A.Berger
- Stenocactus zacatecasensis (Britton & Rose) A.Berger ex A.W.Hill
Stenocactus multicostatus, the brain cactus, is a member of the cactus family native to the deserts of Mexico, and is popular in the gardening community. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Stenocactus multicostatus · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Checklist dataset of non-timber forest products and associated vascular f) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1801298 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Stenocactus lloydii flower.jpg · CC BY 2.5
- Wikipedia (de) – Stenocactus multicostatus · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Stenocactus multicostatus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Stenocactus tip: Wavy-ribbed and an early bloomer – buds appear at the end of the winter rest.
Stenocactus multicostatus – what to know
Stenocactus multicostatus – family: Cactaceae, genus: Stenocactus. Native range: Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Concepción del Oro, Ejido Morelos|Mazapil, Ejido Sabana Grande. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Stenocactus multicostatus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Stenocactus multicostatus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Stenocactus multicostatus get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Stenocactus multicostatus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Stenocactus multicostatus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Stenocactus: Typical flowering time: February, March, April.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Stenocactus multicostatus (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1801298 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Stenocactus lloydii flower.jpg (CC BY 2.5) · Wikipedia – Stenocactus multicostatus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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