The Notocactus scopa inermis crested grafted plant is one of the most distinctive and unmistakable crested cacti available. Its spineless body is covered in a short white wool, with a few small bristly spines occasionally produced.
This grafted cactus is easy to grow, forming large brain-like mounds with age. It needs some direct sun to stay compact but prefers light shade during hot summer months. Water during the active growing season in spring and summer for optimum growth. This is a unique and eye-catching addition to any collection.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Notocactus scopa 'inermis cristata' |
| Common Name | Brain cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Light yellow |
| Genus | Notocactus |
| Growth Habit | Brainlike |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 5 in. tall |
| Native Area | Southern Brazil, Paraguay |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By grafting, cutting |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Spineless body |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic for humans, mild toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
The Notocactus scopa inermis crested grafted plant is one of the most distinctive and unmistakable crested cacti available. Its spineless body is covered in a short white wool, with a few small bristly spines occasionally produced.
This grafted cactus is easy to grow, forming large brain-like mounds with age. It needs some direct sun to stay compact but prefers light shade during hot summer months. Water during the active growing season in spring and summer for optimum growth. This is a unique and eye-catching addition to any collection.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Notocactus scopa 'inermis cristata' |
| Common Name | Brain cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Light yellow |
| Genus | Notocactus |
| Growth Habit | Brainlike |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 5 in. tall |
| Native Area | Southern Brazil, Paraguay |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By grafting, cutting |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Spineless body |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic for humans, mild toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
