Stenocactus obvallatus
PERMANENT WAVE CACTUS
Cactaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or cactus

Hardiness zones: 9b-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
0.1m
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0.1m

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Origins: Mexico

Other Botanical Names: Stenocactus pentacanthus, Echinofossulocactus caespitosus, Echinofossulocactus obvallatus, Stenocactus pentacanthus

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Stenocactus obvallatus
PERMANENT WAVE CACTUS
Cactaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or cactus

Hardiness zones: 9b-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

FEATURES

Flowers: mauve

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Bark & Stems: grey-brown spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style designs

Uses: indoors, accents, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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