Stenocactus phyllacanthus v. violaciflorus *Wavy Ribs* Mesemb The vines will die back

The vines will die back to the caudex in winter and regrow in the spring

Also known as Aloe striata ssp

Produces fleshy spade shaped leaves that have numerous warts on the edges

An attractive globular cactus with strong ribs and sharp spines

Leaves are green at first but become dark red in high light

Stenocactus phyllacanthus v. violaciflorus *Wavy Ribs* Mesemb The vines will die backStenocactus phyllacanthus var. violaciflorus Also known as Echinofossulocactus. One of my personal favorite genera of cacti. It almost looks more like a piece of art than a plant! The cactus is covered in wavy ribs and long spines. The plant will grow upright in time but stays small enough to be a potted plant even when mature. Flowers are pink with darker central stripes. It is one of the very first cacti to bloom in the late winter or early spring.