About
Ferocactus robustus is a robust, clumping barrel cactus from Mexico producing multiple globose to short-cylindrical stems with prominent, heavily spined ribs and funnel-shaped flowers in summer. An architectural and drought-tolerant cactus 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.