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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 2-4 inches
Plant Spread: 3-4 inches
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flower Color: Other: White with violet midveins
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Stenocactus

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Location: Baja California
Date: 2015-03-08
Location: At our garden - Central Valley area, CA
Date: 2012-04-17
Better view of the blooms seen when temps go 70F and higher
Location: Baja California
Date: 2016-03-19
Location: Baja California
Date: 2014-03-07
Location: Botanical Garden of Prague
Date: 2015-05-05
Stenocactus coptonogonus - BG Praag
Photo by tarev
Photo by tarev
Photo by tarev
Photo by tarev
Photo by tarev
Photo by tarev
Photo by tarev
Location: At our garden - Tracy, CA
Date: 2011-04-25
Wonderful flowers from a stenocactus

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