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    • Photo of Ferocactus pilosus form by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Ribbed barrel shape with red spines.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Generally solitary, fast grower, to 24" with new spines bright red. Hardy to 25 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Red & Yellow.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Ferocactus pilosus plant

    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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    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 cylindraceus

    aka 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

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 48"-72"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ferocactus cylindraceus form 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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