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Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: emoryi subsp. rectispinus

Synonym:Ferocactus rectispinus
Synonym:Ferocactus emoryi var. rectispinus

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Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Orange
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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1 positive
1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Xenomorf On Apr 15, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

The 'emoryi' subspecies can reach a height of 8 feet and over 3 feet thick. It has 30 or more ribs.
The 'rectispinus' subspecies only grows up to about 5 feet high and 18 inches thick. It has about 21 ribs and the central spines are more erect.

Positive palmbob On Feb 17, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Like most Ferocactus, cool, large spines. This one has some long, straight ones mixed in the normal curved hooks. From Baja California

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona (2 reports)
El Cajon, California



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