Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus (Straight-Spined Barrel Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Ferocactus |
| Species | emoryi |
| Subspecies | rectispinus |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Baja Peninsula, Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed only. |
| Cultivation | Requires full sun and is drought tolerant. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Hillsides, mesas, and rocky slopes of Baja, Mexico. |
| Fruit Description | Oblong and scaled. |
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