Ferocactus pilosus
MEXICAN FIRE BARREL CACTUS
Cactaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or cactus

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Watering: Water in summer. Avoid wetting the barrel while it is exposed to sunlight. Keep dry in winter.

 
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Ferocactus pilosus
MEXICAN FIRE BARREL CACTUS
Cactaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or cactus

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow or red

Bark & Stems: dark green stems, red spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: pot, accents, indoors

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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