Ferocactus latispinus Devil&

This cactus is a species of barrel cacti that are native to Mexico. It grows as a single light green cactus that get up to 16". Its spines range from white to reddish in color and are pretty flat. They flower during autumn to early winter. Their flowers are usually purplish yellowish and reach up to 4 cm long.

Ferocactus latispinus is commonly found at elevated places, almost 600 to 2,600 meters above sea level. The species has its origin in Argentina and goes by the common name 'Devil's Tongue.' Growing up to a height of 12 inches, the globose-shaped plant is modest-sized flat-topped growing solitary all its life. The winter-dormant cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family and requires full sun exposure to thrive. It has a characteristic slow growth rate but when cultivated, grows well.

Growth Rate

Ferocactus latispinus cacti are slow-growing, especially at the start. If well taken care of, they have healthy growth.

Flowering

This plant bears white flowers during the blooming season, usually late spring, and lasts for about two weeks.

Watering and Feeding

Devil's Tongue requires plenty of water. However, one should not wet the plant body, especially when placed in the sun. It can cause sunburns on its body causing fungal infections.

Soil

Ferocactus latispinus requires good draining soil.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone for the plant is 9b to 11. It can withstand periodic light frost with a frost tolerance temperature up to -5ºC (23ºF).

Light

The Devil's Tongue demands full sun exposure but ensures the plant body is completely dried out.

Propagation

This solitarily growing cactus can be propagated from seeds only.

Ferocactus latispinus is famous as Candy cactus because many people make sweets by soaking the core in sugar. If you love succulents just for the looks, this species is definitely for you.

Blooming Season Late spring for two weeks
Common Name Devil's tongue
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower White
Frost Tolerance -5 C 
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11
Height 12"
Origin Argentina
Pot Size 3.5"
Scientific Name Ferocactus latispinus Devil's Tongue
Shape Globose
Sun Exposure Full sun

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RD
03/02/2023
Richard D.
United States United States

Devils tongue

Adorable as all my other 10 varieties I purchased. Packed so well.. not a stone came loose…

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KC
02/22/2022
Katherine C.
United States United States

Beautiful

Gorgeous little plant. Arrived well packaged and in good health.

M
12/27/2021
Marie
United States United States

Gorgeous Ferocactus latuspinus

Latuspinus arrived today. He's gorgeous.

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10/19/2021
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08/25/2021
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Ferocactus latispinus Devil's Tongue

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Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is larger than a 3.5" pot WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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