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Ferocactus diguetii

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: diguetii (dee-GWEE-tee-eye) (Info)

Synonym:Echinocactus diguetii
Synonym:Ferocactus diguetii var. diguetii

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

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

Bloom Color:
Red

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers

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; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

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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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Xenomorf On Apr 14, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

The variety 'diguetii' can reach 13 feet high and 2 feet wide.
The variety 'carmenensis' is rare and only reaches a height of about 3 feet.

Positive palmbob On Aug 20, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

largest of the Ferocactus, up to 12' tall. Has no hooking spines, but as seedling, spines have ornamental gold appearance. Cactus deeply rigded and slightly blue-green.

Regional...

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

El Cajon, California



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