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Ferocactus glaucescens

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: glaucescens (glaw-KES-kens) (Info)

Synonym:Echinocactus glaucescens
Synonym:Bisnaga glaucescens
Synonym:Echinocactus pfeifferi
Synonym:Ferocactus pfeifferi

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Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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:
Sun to Partial Shade

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

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

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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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive palmbob On Feb 24, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Attractive blue-skinned suckering barrel cactus with straight white spines and yellow flowers. A bit frost tender but does OK in So Cal and PHoenix.

Regional...

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

Grenoble,
Green Valley, Arizona
Maricopa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Hesperia, California
Reseda, California



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