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 |
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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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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 |