December 2009 Stenocactus vaupelianus

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December 2009 Stenocactus vaupelianus

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Stenocactus vaupelianus (Werderm.) F.M.Knuth 1935

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Growth Habits: Globular plant getting slightly taller with age, solitary but may clump in cultivation.

Scientific name: Stenocactus vaupelianus

Common names: None.

Synonym: Ferocactus vaupelianus, Echinocactus albatus, Stenocactus albatus, Efossus albatus, Brittonrosea albata, Stenocactus rectispinus, Echinocactus vaupelianus, Echinofossulocactus vaupelianus, Echinofossulocactus albatus

Etymology: From the Greek words stenos, meaning narrow, and kaktos, meaning thistle.
Named after Prof. Vaupel

Origin: Mexico (Hidalgo)

Light: Full sun to light shade.

Compost: A free draining standard cactus mix.

Water: Regular water in spring to autumn.

Flower: Pale yellow to whitish.

Min temp: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C), for short periods if kept dry.

Cultivation: Easy to grow plant with the usual cactus environment.

References. http://www.desert-tropicals.com
http://www.cactiguide.com/etymology_genera/


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