Brain Cactus

Scientific Name: Stenocactus multicostatus (Hildmann ex K. Schumann) Berger
Synonym: Brittonrosea lloydii, Brittonrosea multicostata, Echinocactus lloydii, Echinocactus multicostatus, Echinofossulocactus erectocentrus, Echinofossulocactus lloydii, Echinofossulocactus multicostatus, Echinofossulocactus multicostatus, Echinofossulocactus multicostatus, Efossus lloydii, Efossus multicostatus, Stenocactus lloydii
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 (Coahuila: Saltillo, Chihuahua, Durango)

Growth Habits: Solitary, up to 2.5 inches tall (6 cm), 2.4 to 4 inches wide (6-10 cm); 110 to 120 very thin ribs; 6 to 9 spines, the areole upper ones are wider, papery, 1.6 to 3.2 inches long (4-8 cm), the lower ones 0.2 to 0.6 inch long (5-15 mm)

Propagation: Seeds

Blooming Habits:
White flowers, 0.8 to 2 inches in diameter (2-5 cm).