Also known as brain plant. This plant is small growing and easy to take care of, because of its size it makes a great potted plant specimen. It needs good drainage, and is great for beginning collectors.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)
Sun exposure: Some direct sun
Origin: Mexico (Guanajuato, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinofossulocactus palmillas |
| Common Name | Brain cactus, wave cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White, pink, purple |
| Genus | Echinofossulocactus |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | Up to 5 in. tall, 6 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Welldrained sandy soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partail shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Also known as brain plant. This plant is small growing and easy to take care of, because of its size it makes a great potted plant specimen. It needs good drainage, and is great for beginning collectors.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)
Sun exposure: Some direct sun
Origin: Mexico (Guanajuato, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinofossulocactus palmillas |
| Common Name | Brain cactus, wave cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White, pink, purple |
| Genus | Echinofossulocactus |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | Up to 5 in. tall, 6 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Welldrained sandy soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partail shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
