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Ferocactus glaucescens
Also Known As
- Bisnaga glaucescens
- Echinocactus glaucescens
- Echinocactus pfeifferi
- Ferocactus pfeifferi
- Blue Barrel Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-22"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Ferocactus glaucescens plant details
Ferocactus glaucescens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ferocactus glaucescens
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 22 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ferocactus glaucescens
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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How to Grow Ferocactus glaucescens
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"-16"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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- sun
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