Stetsonia coryne, also known as the sewing needle cactus, is an impressive, columnar cactus that owes its name to its long, needle-shaped spines. The Native Americans are known to have used the spines of the stetsonia for sewing. This cactus has a robust, upright growth habit with clearly pronounced ribs that are interspersed with the characteristic, strong spines. The spines, which appear in very dark shades, give the plant a striking, defensive appearance.
Stetsonia coryne is relatively easy to care for and is ideal as an ornamental plant for sunny locations.
Name: Sewing needle cactus
Botanical name: Stetsonia coryne
Native country: Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay
Pot size: 17 cm
Total height: approx. 45-50 cm
Care instructions:
Location: Bright spot with plenty of direct sunlight to encourage growth and flowering.
Watering: Water moderately, allow soil to dry out completely between waterings, water minimally in winter.
Soil: Use well-drained cactus soil, avoid waterlogging at all costs.
Note: Each Stetsonia is a unique natural product, so slight variations from the specimen shown may occur.
