Wave Cactus, Brain Cactus
Scientific Name: Stenocactus multicostatus 'zacatecasensis'
Synonym: Brittonrosea zacatecasensis, Echinocactus zacatecasensis, Echinofossulocactus multicostatus var. zacatecasensis , Echinofossulocactus zacatecasensis, Efossus zacatecasensis
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 8b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Mexico (north of the state of Zacatecas, Durango)
Growth Habits: Solitary, up to 4 inches tall (10 cm), 4 inches wide (10 cm)
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming Habits:
The Stenocactus zacatecasensis has pink flowers with a purplish midstripe
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