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CategoryCactus
GenusStenocactus
FamilyCactaceae
Natural originMexiko. Das natürliche Verbreitungsgebiet umfasst Zentralmexiko, Nordostmexiko, Südwestmexiko sowie die Golfregion Mexikos.
Acquired fromhttps://cactusagroideas.com
In the collection sinceJul 17, 2026
Kept inBalkon
Natural habitatDesert regions and dry shrublands in Mexico. Documented areas of occurrence include the states of Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato and Hidalgo. The species is adapted to dry, sunny habitats.
About the species
Stenocactus coptonogonus (Lem.) A.Berger
- Native distribution
- Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Care summary
Stenocactus coptonogonus
WaterlowLightfull sunHumiditylowgeneral genus dataMin. temperature5 °CDry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data
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Stenocactus tip: Wavy-ribbed and an early bloomer – buds appear at the end of the winter rest.
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✓Not known to be toxic 🐱 🐶 🧒details →
In the grower’s words
Stenocactus coptonogonus is a solitary, flattened globular cactus that may occasionally produce several offsets. Its body is matte blue-green and usually reaches approximately 10 cm in height and 11 cm in diameter. It is distinguished by 10–15 straight, sharply angled ribs that give the plant its characteristic appearance. The sunken areoles may have a yellowish woolly covering when young. The plant usually bears around five, and generally three to seven, greyish-white spines. The upper spines are stronger, with the central one often flattened and ringed. Flowers appear close to the apex. They are white with a distinctive violet central stripe and measure approximately 3 cm in length and 4 cm in diameter.
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