Ferocactus gracilis (Red-Spined Barrel Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Ferocactus |
| Species | gracilis |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Baja Peninsula, Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 - 40 |
| Height | 150 cm |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A globular to cylindrical solitary cactus. |
| Shape | Small and cylindrical cactus. |
| Propagation | Can be easily grown from seed. |
| Cultivation | Suited for any rich, well drained soil in full sun throughout the year. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Coastal fog desert of the Baja Peninsula, Mexico. |
| Flower Description | Usually red or golden-yellow. |
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