Thelocactus setispinus
Also Known As
- Ferocactus setispinus
- Miniature Barrel Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Thelocactus setispinus plant details
Thelocactus setispinus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thelocactus setispinus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 4 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thelocactus setispinus
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Thelocactus setispinus plant
How to Grow Thelocactus setispinus
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Cactus bicolor, Echinocactus bicolor, Echinocactus bicolor var. bolaensis, Echinocactus bicolor var. pottsii, Echinocactus bicolor var. tricolor, Echinocactus bolaensis, Echinocactus bolaensis, Echinocactus bolansis, Echinocactus rhodophthalmus, Echinocactus schottii, Echinocactus schottii, Echinocactus wagnerianus, Ferocactus bicolor, Ferocactus bicolor var. bolaensis, Hamatocactus bicolor, Thelocactus bicolor ssp. bolaensis, Thelocactus bicolor var. bolaensis, Thelocactus bicolor var. commodus, Thelocactus bicolor var. pottsii, Thelocactus bicolor var. schottii, Thelocactus bicolor var. schottii, Thelocactus bicolor var. texensis, Thelocactus bicolor var. tricolor, Thelocactus bicolor var. wagnerianus, Thelocactus pottsii, Thelocactus schottii, Thelocactus schottii, Thelocactus wagnerianus, Wagnerianus bicolor var. schottii, Glory of Texas
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 8"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Echinocactus droegeanus, Echinocactus hexaedrophorus, Thelocactus hexaedrophorus subsp. hexaedrophorus, Thelocactus hexaedrophorus var. hexaedrophorus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 6"-8"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Echinocactus lophothele, Echinocactus nidulans, Echinocactus phymatothelos, Echinocactus rinconensis, Thelocactus lophothele, Thelocactus lophothele var. nidulans, Thelocactus multicephalus, Thelocactus nidulans, Thelocactus phymatothelos, Thelocactus rinconensis ssp. freudenbergeri, Thelocactus rinconensis ssp. multicephalus, Thelocactus rinconensis ssp. nidulans, Thelocactus rinconensis ssp. phymatothelos, Thelocactus rinconensis var. freudenbergeri, Thelocactus rinconensis var. nidulans, Thelocactus rinconensis var. phymatothelos
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 8"-10"
- sun
- drought tolerant
aka Ferocactus bicolor var. schwarzii, Thelocactus bicolor var. schwarzii, Thelocactus schwarzii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 2"-3"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Echinocactus acanthodes, Echinocactus acanthodes var. rostii, Echinocactus cylindraceus, Echinocactus rostii, Echinocactus viridescens var. cylindraceus, Ferocactus acanthodes, Ferocactus acanthodes var. rostii, Ferocactus rostii, Thelocactus hertrichii, California Barrel Cactus, Compass Barrel Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 48"-72"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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