Also known as " Brain plant". This plant is very variable 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
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinofossulocactus hookerii |
| Common Name | Stenocactus hookerii |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | pinkwhite |
| Genus | Echinofossulocactus |
| Growth Habit | globular |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b11 |
| Mature Size | 15 (3040) cm |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 25°f (4°c) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinofossulocactus hookerii |
| Common Name | Stenocactus hookerii |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | pinkwhite |
| Genus | Echinofossulocactus |
| Growth Habit | globular |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b11 |
| Mature Size | 15 (3040) cm |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 25°f (4°c) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Also known as " Brain plant". This plant is very variable 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
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinofossulocactus hookerii |
| Common Name | Stenocactus hookerii |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | pinkwhite |
| Genus | Echinofossulocactus |
| Growth Habit | globular |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b11 |
| Mature Size | 15 (3040) cm |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 25°f (4°c) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinofossulocactus hookerii |
| Common Name | Stenocactus hookerii |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | pinkwhite |
| Genus | Echinofossulocactus |
| Growth Habit | globular |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b11 |
| Mature Size | 15 (3040) cm |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 25°f (4°c) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |