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    • Photo of Ferocactus cylindraceus form by Stan Shebs

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    Ferocactus cylindraceus

    Also Known As

    • 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

    size

    • H: 48"-72"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Ferocactus cylindraceus plant details

    Ferocactus cylindraceus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ferocactus cylindraceus

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 48 IN - 72 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ferocactus cylindraceus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    NATIVE. Full Sun. Yellow or Orange Flowers. Outdoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Ferocactus cylindraceus plant

    How to Grow Ferocactus cylindraceus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Ferocactus chrysacanthus

    aka Echinocactus chrysacanthus, Echinocactus emoryi var. chrysacanthus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-16"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Ferocactus chrysacanthus foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Ferocactus emoryi

    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
    Photo of Ferocactus emoryi foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Ferocactus echidne

    aka Echinocactus echidne, Echinocactus echidne var. echidne, Echinocactus rafaelensis, Echinocactus victoriensis, Ferocactus echidne var victoriensis, Ferocactus rafaelensis, Ferocactus rhodanthus, Ferocactus victoriensis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 15"-24"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Ferocactus echidne flower, form by Kurt Stueber
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    Ferocactus glaucescens

    aka Bisnaga glaucescens, Echinocactus glaucescens, Echinocactus pfeifferi, Ferocactus pfeifferi, Blue Barrel Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-22"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Ferocactus glaucescens form by Stan Shebs
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    Ferocactus lindsayi

    aka Barrel Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 16"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Ferocactus lindsayi foliage by Stan Shebs
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