About

Ferocactus, the barrel cacti, are spherical to columnar cacti from the deserts of North and Central America, forming stout, barrel-shaped stems with prominent, heavily spined ribs. Funnel-shaped flowers in yellow, orange or red appear near the crown in summer, followed by fleshy fruits. Architectural and long-lived succulents for a sunny, dry garden or heated greenhouse.

About the genus

Ferocactus, the barrel cacti, are spherical to columnar cacti from the deserts of Mexico and the south-western United States, with prominent ribs bearing spiny areoles � the spines sometimes strongly hooked � and funnel-shaped flowers in summer. Architectural and drought-tolerant plants for sunny, dry gardens and heated glasshouses.

Plant details

Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in very well-drained, gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning needed. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceMealybugs and vine weevil may occur.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.
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