FEROCACTUS GRACILIS SSP. COLORATUS
Also known as fire barrel, this Beautiful columnar plant has fire red spines and flowers. Solitary columnar cactus, will grow up to 8 feet (2.4 m), generally below 4 feet (1.2 m), 12 inches in diameter (30 cm); from 13 to 20 ribs, the number increasing with the maturity of the plant; The areoles are oval, 0.7 to 0.8 inch long (17-20 mm), 0.7 to 0.8 inch apart (17-20 mm); about 9 central spines, up to 2 inches long (5 cm), the lower one flattened, up to 0.4 inch wide; 10 to 14 radials.
There are about 30 species of barrel cactus included in the genus Ferocactus. They are found in southwestern USA and northwestern Mexico. The young specimen are columnar, as they grow older, the ribs get formed and they start taking the typical barrel shape. Most of the species are solitary.
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy
Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Southern Baja California, near San Andres
Growth Habits
Watering Needs: Little water
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming Habits: Yellow red-tinged flowers in early summer followed by yellow fruit.
| Blooming Season | Mid spring-early summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Fire barrel cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Red |
| Frost Tolerance | -2° C |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Height | 4-8 ft. |
| Origin | North west mexico |
| Scientific Name | Ferocactus gracilis coloratus Specimen |
| Shape | Globular to cylindrical |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
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healthy and happy. quick send.
United StatesFerocious cactus
Beautiful cactus! I like it so much! The size is amazing and we got it in its pot with no injury. Seems to like the space in our yard .
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United StatesLooks like the picture
First time buyer from Planetdesert, i ordered my cactus on May 20th and i received it 4 days later unharmed. Fast &Great experience!
