Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel

Ferocactus glaucesens inermis


Origin and Habitat: Eastern central Mexico,

Also known as blue barrel cactus, Ferocactus glaucescens is a medium sized solitary or basally suckering, barrel cactus. Multiple heads are produced as the plant ages and can form a very large mound.
Stems: Glaucous grey, up to 55 cm in height, 50 cm in diameter
Flowers: Lemon yellow,
Blooming season: Late spring and summer. The flowers last a very long time. The plants start flowering when about 13 cm in diameter.

Cultivation and Propagation: Plants are slow growing to start, but are easy to grow and require little care once they have reached a nice flowering size. F. glaucescens is suited for any rich, well drained soil in full sun, through-out the year. Pot culture: It grows best in a fairly roomy, well-drained container filled with a porous cactus soil mixture that doesn't contain too much humus. A wet cactus in the sun light can cause sun burning which can lead to scars, or even fungal infections and death. In winter keep completely dry at 10°C. This usually aids in maintaining a healthier plant, but it can tolerate sporadic light frost.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Late spring summer
Botanical Name Ferocactus glaucescens
Common Name Blue barrel cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Lemon yellow
Genus Ferocactus
Growth Habit Globose
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9 11 (USDA)
Mature Size 27 in. tall
Native Area Mexico
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant
Soil PH 6.5
Soil Type cactus potting soil
Special Features Funnelshaped flowers
Sun Exposure Full sun
Toxicity Safe for humans
Watering Needs Low

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07/05/2020
Andrew T.
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Healthy

Love to see the small ones take off.

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08/11/2020
Bonnie B.
United States United States

Cute

Shipped and packaged nicely. Plant is a lot smaller than I expected but healthy. Will purchase from planet desert again

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10/30/2020
Mary S.
United States United States

Looked great when it arrived

I’ve always been very happy with my purchases. I’m having a problem with my cat pulling them out of the pot, she has pulled this one out twice now. I’m hoping it will survive.

CK
01/14/2021
Cathie K.
United States United States

Blue Cactus

I love ripples in this cactus! Not spiny.

CG
10/11/2021
Cherryl G.
United States United States

Cute

Interesting to see what they will look like when they grow

Ferocactus glaucescens inermis blue barrel

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Ferocactus glaucesens inermis


Origin and Habitat: Eastern central Mexico,

Also known as blue barrel cactus, Ferocactus glaucescens is a medium sized solitary or basally suckering, barrel cactus. Multiple heads are produced as the plant ages and can form a very large mound.
Stems: Glaucous grey, up to 55 cm in height, 50 cm in diameter
Flowers: Lemon yellow,
Blooming season: Late spring and summer. The flowers last a very long time. The plants start flowering when about 13 cm in diameter.

Cultivation and Propagation: Plants are slow growing to start, but are easy to grow and require little care once they have reached a nice flowering size. F. glaucescens is suited for any rich, well drained soil in full sun, through-out the year. Pot culture: It grows best in a fairly roomy, well-drained container filled with a porous cactus soil mixture that doesn't contain too much humus. A wet cactus in the sun light can cause sun burning which can lead to scars, or even fungal infections and death. In winter keep completely dry at 10°C. This usually aids in maintaining a healthier plant, but it can tolerate sporadic light frost.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Late spring summer
Botanical Name Ferocactus glaucescens
Common Name Blue barrel cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Lemon yellow
Genus Ferocactus
Growth Habit Globose
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9 11 (USDA)
Mature Size 27 in. tall
Native Area Mexico
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant
Soil PH 6.5
Soil Type cactus potting soil
Special Features Funnelshaped flowers
Sun Exposure Full sun
Toxicity Safe for humans
Watering Needs Low

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AT
07/05/2020
Andrew T.
United States United States

Healthy

Love to see the small ones take off.

Planet Desert  Review
BB
08/11/2020
Bonnie B.
United States United States

Cute

Shipped and packaged nicely. Plant is a lot smaller than I expected but healthy. Will purchase from planet desert again

Planet Desert  Review
MS
10/30/2020
Mary S.
United States United States

Looked great when it arrived

I’ve always been very happy with my purchases. I’m having a problem with my cat pulling them out of the pot, she has pulled this one out twice now. I’m hoping it will survive.

CK
01/14/2021
Cathie K.
United States United States

Blue Cactus

I love ripples in this cactus! Not spiny.

CG
10/11/2021
Cherryl G.
United States United States

Cute

Interesting to see what they will look like when they grow

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