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Ferocactus wislizeni


Fishhook Barrel Cactus




Origin:  Southwestern United States of America and northern Mexico.
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Species
wislizeni
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Height
90 - 180 cm
Spread
60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptember
Landscape
In urban areas the Fishhook Barrel is valued as an ornamental plant.
Cultivation
It prefers full sun and does well in hot arid climates. Little watering is needed as it is quite drought tolerant.
Shape
Barrel shaped.
Growth
Slow
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.
Notable Specimens
Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate by seed only.
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