{"product_id":"stenocactus-coptonogonus","title":"Stenocactus coptonogonus - Mexican cactus with thick ribs and violet-white flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStenocactus coptonogonus\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known in horticulture by its older name, \u003cstrong\u003eEchinofossulocactus coptonogonus\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a compact Mexican cactus that is easy to distinguish from many other \u003cem\u003eStenocactus\u003c\/em\u003e species. Unlike species with numerous thin, strongly undulated ribs, it develops \u003cstrong\u003efewer, broad, thick and almost straight ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a robust, geometric appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is globular to slightly flattened, grayish-green or glaucous green, with areoles arranged along the ribs. The spines are relatively few but robust, ranging from cream to whitish-gray; young growth may have spines with reddish tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eStenocactus coptonogonus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell-known synonym:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEchinofossulocactus coptonogonus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther synonyms encountered:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEchinocactus coptonogonus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFerocactus coptonogonus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial succulent cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobular to slightly depressed body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrayish-green to glaucous-green color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 10–15 thick, well-defined and non-undulated ribs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelatively few, robust spines, ranging from creamy white to gray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers appear in the upper part of the plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite to pale pink flowers with violet-purple stripes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering mainly in spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers a very bright position and can benefit from direct sunlight. During very hot summers, slight protection from intense midday sun may be beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained, airy and predominantly mineral, suitable for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active period; allow the substrate to dry thoroughly between waterings. Excess water must be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce watering considerably and keep the plant drier, especially if it is kept at low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers a well-ventilated environment and does not require high atmospheric humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciates warm temperatures during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e LLIFLE mentions tolerance down to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e-10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in dry conditions; however, for plants grown in pots, we recommend protecting them from frost, especially from the combination of cold temperatures and wet substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, during the active period, using a fertilizer formulated for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For \u003cem\u003eStenocactus coptonogonus\u003c\/em\u003e, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Cacti, Succulents and Adenium - SG MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, an airy mix with rapid drainage, suitable for cacti sensitive to water stagnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\"\u003ehttps:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emuch thicker and fewer ribs than most \u003cem\u003eStenocactus\u003c\/em\u003e species;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egeometric, robust and easily recognizable appearance;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erelatively few but clearly defined spines;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003espectacular, light-colored flowers crossed by violet-purple stripes;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompact size, suitable for cactus collections;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einteresting Mexican species, including for Echinofossulocactus\/Stenocactus collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe plant is sold without flowers. The shape of the body, the number and size of the ribs, as well as the length or color of the spines, may naturally vary between specimens. The cactus may have minor scars, superficial spots, areas of corking or spines damaged during growth, handling and transport, without affecting the plant’s health or viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"5 cm pot","offer_id":57166771585350,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-0264.png?v=1787231336","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-pl\/products\/stenocactus-coptonogonus","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}