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Stenocactus multicostatus | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Stenocactus multicostatus

Stenocactus multicostatus

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Genus: Stenocactus
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

A solitary or clustering cactus to 10cm tall, producing spherical stems with 100 or more wavy ribs. Yellow or grey spines arise from white, felted areoles. In spring it bears funnel-shaped, pink flowers with a darker pink stripe on each petal

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in standard cactus compost in full light with low humidity. When in growth, water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; keep dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be suceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to root and stem rots if overwatered

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years