Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Ferocactus Overview
Ferocactus is a genus containing around 30 columnar cacti in the Cactaceae family. they are native to Mexico and the Southern US where they inhabit desert regions. These plants may be distinguished by their barrel-shape and spiny ribs and the funnel-shaped flowers which appear in summer. In cultivation they are usually grown under glass in full sun on well-drained soil.
How to propagate Ferocactus
Seed
You can propagate by seed in the spring or summer.
Other uses of Ferocactus
Excellent container plants.