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Ferocactus viridescens
Also Known As
- Coast Barrel Cactus
- San Diego Barrel Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Ferocactus viridescens plant details
Ferocactus viridescens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer green, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ferocactus viridescens
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: green, red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ferocactus viridescens
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Ferocactus viridescens
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Ferocactus viridescens plant
How to Grow Ferocactus viridescens
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
- green
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
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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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8'
Width: 3'
- sun
- low
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Zones
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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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