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Stenocactus crispatus

Scientific Name: Stenocactus crispatus (DC) A.W. Hill
Synonym: Brittonrosea confusa, Brittonrosea violaciflora, Echinocactus arrigens, Echinocactus crispatus, Echinocactus dichroacanthus, Echinocactus flexispinus, Echinocactus lamellosus, Echinocactus lancifer, Echinocactus violaciflorus, Echinofossulocactus arrigens, Echinofossulocactus confusus, Echinofossulocactus crispatus, Echinofossulocactus dichroacanthus, Echinofossulocactus flexispinus, Echinofossulocactus guerraianus, Echinofossulocactus kellerianus, Echinofossulocactus lamellosus, Echinofossulocactus lancifer, Echinofossulocactus multiareolatus, Echinofossulocactus violaciflorus, Efossus confusus, Ferocactus crispatus, Stenocactus arrigens, Stenocactus confusus, Stenocactus dichroacanthus var. violaciflorus , Stenocactus dichroacanthus var. violaciflorus , Stenocactus dichroacanthus, Stenocactus lamellosus, Stenocactus lancifer, Stenocactus violaciflorus
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20 to 25°F (-6 to -4°C) depending on the form

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Mexico (Oaxaca to San Luis Potosi)

Growth Habits: Solitary, up to 4 inches tall (10 cm), 4 inches wide (10 cm)

Propagation: Seeds

Stenocactus crispatus is one of the prettiest Stenocacti. It will bloom even when quite small but need a lot of sun.

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