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Ferocactus emoryi
Also Known As
- Echinocactus covillei
- Ferocactus covillei
- Ferocactus emoryi subsp. emoryi
- Coville’s Barrel Cactus
- Emory's Barrel Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Ferocactus emoryi plant details
Ferocactus emoryi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse and green foliage. In fall and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ferocactus emoryi
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 8 FT tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ferocactus emoryi
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Ferocactus emoryi plant
How to Grow Ferocactus emoryi
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"-16"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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
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Plant Type
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Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"-22"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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