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Ferocactus pilosus
Also Known As
- Ferocactus piliferus
- Ferocactus pilosus var. steinesii
- Ferocactus pringlei
- Ferocactus stainesii
- Mexican Fire Barrel
- Mexican Fire Barrel Cactus
- Mexican Lime Cactus
- Viznaga de Lima
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6'-13'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Ferocactus pilosus plant details
Ferocactus pilosus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun 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 Ferocactus pilosus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 6 FT - 13 FT - tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ferocactus pilosus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Ferocactus pilosus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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
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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
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 15"-24"
- sun
- low
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
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