Ferocactus herrerae (Twisted Barrel Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Ferocactus |
| Species | herrerae |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Western Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 40 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Barrel shaped. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in well-drained soils and needs very little watering. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | It grows in grit on the hill-sides of western Mexico. |
| Flower Description | Its flowers colour is always yellow with reddish midribs and brown tips. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is fleshy, yellowish green. |
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