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