Origin and Habitat: Found in cultivation only (Origin unknown)

• Stenocactus robustus hort.
• Echinofossulocactus robustus hort.

Description: This plant is found sometime in cultivation but is of dubious attribution, since the name Echinofossulocactus robustus (Otto ex Pfeiff.) Lawr. 1841 is referable to a completely different plant belonging to the genus Ferocactus (aee: Ferocactus robustus Britton & Rose1922)

Cultivation and Propagation: Small growing and easy to to care and flower. Because of it’s small size makes a great potted plant specimen, great for beginning collectors. It needs regular cacti soil with good drainage.
Propagation: Seeds (usually) or by the shoots of adult plants (if available).
Exposure: need some direct sun but is tolerant and prefers light shade during the hot Summer months.
Watering: Allow to dry between watering. Watering should be curtailed during the winter months.
Frost Tolerance: -5°C if kept dry.