Ferocactus wislizeni (Fishhook Barrel Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Ferocactus |
| Species | wislizeni |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Southwestern United States of America and northern Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 90 - 180 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Barrel shaped. |
| Landscape | In urban areas the Fishhook Barrel is valued as an ornamental plant. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed only. |
| Cultivation | It prefers full sun and does well in hot arid climates. Little watering is needed as it is quite drought tolerant. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | It grows in gravelly or sandy soil in desert shrub and grasslands of southwestern United States of America and northern Mexico. |
| Flower Description | Orange-yellow flower that is usually 5 - 7 cm long. |
| Fruit Description | Oblong shaped approximately 5 cm long. |
Photographs
Ferocactus wislizeni, Form
Ferocactus wislizeni, Leaf
Ferocactus wislizeni, Seedling