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Ferocactus chrysacanthus
Also Known As
- Echinocactus chrysacanthus
- Echinocactus emoryi var. chrysacanthus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 12"-16"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Ferocactus chrysacanthus plant details
Ferocactus chrysacanthus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate, orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. 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 chrysacanthus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: chocolate, orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ferocactus chrysacanthus
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Ferocactus chrysacanthus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
- chocolate
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Echinocactus covillei, Ferocactus covillei, Ferocactus emoryi subsp. emoryi, Coville’s Barrel Cactus, Emory's Barrel Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8'
Width: 3'
- sun
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 48"-72"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 15"-24"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"-22"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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