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Ferocactus histrix
Also Known As
- Electrode Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'
- W: 30"
planting zones
- 8b-11
Ferocactus histrix plant details
Ferocactus histrix is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ferocactus histrix
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 30 IN - wide, 0 - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ferocactus histrix
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Ferocactus histrix
By: Dick Culbert
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How to Grow Ferocactus histrix
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-16"
- sun - mostly sun
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