Stenocactus vaupelianus

Scientific Name: Stenocactus vaupelianus (Werd.) A.W. Hill
Synonym: Brittonrosea albata, Echinocactus albatus, Echinocactus vaupelianus, Echinofossulocactus albatus, Echinofossulocactus vaupelianus, Efossus albatus, Ferocactus vaupelianus, Stenocactus albatus, Stenocactus rectispinus
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 (Hidalgo)

Growth Habits: Solitary, globose glaucous stems, 2.8 to 5 inches in diameter (7-12 cm); 30-40 wavy ribs; 1 or 2 (to 4) central spines; (10 to) 15 to 25 radials, 0.4 to 0.6 inch long (1-1.5 cm)

Propagation: Seeds

Blooming Habits:
The Stenocactus vaupelianus has pale yellow flowers, up to 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm). S. albatus was described with whitish flowers.