General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flower Color: Bi-Color: White with purple midveins
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Brain Cactus

Photo Gallery

Date: 2020-12-30
bud formation

Date: 2021-01-06

Date: 2021-01-06
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2020-10-09
In my backyard
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2021-02-07
In my garden

Date: 2021-01-01
My first flower on this plant :)

Date: 2021-01-03

Date: 2012-04-30
author--Natalie-S

Date: 2021-01-06
Location: Sun Lakes, AZ
Date: 2021-04-11
First flowers ever for this one!

Date: 2022-07-13

Date: 3-2019
author--Tangopaso
Location: National Botanical Garden, DC, Virginia :) | May, 2022
Date: 2022-05-28
Location: National Botanical Garden, DC, Virginia :) | May, 2022
Date: 2022-05-28
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2021-02-08
In my garden
Location: National Botanical Garden (DC) | November 2022
Date: 2022-11-26

Date: 9-2009
author--Brian Gratwicke
Location: Coneto Pass, Durango, Mexico
Date: 2011-01-16
author--Amante Darmanin

Date: 2020-06-26

Date: 2020-06-26

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
ID question by Baja_Costero May 12, 2020 4:48 PM 3
Great capture! by nmumpton Jan 4, 2021 3:40 PM 2
Beautiful Plant! by Macrocentra Jan 6, 2021 4:46 PM 0

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