Origin and habitat: Ferocactus macrodiscus is endemic to Mexico.
Cultivation: Slow growing to start, but it does well under cultivation. Grow it in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep completely dry at 10°C, but it can tolerate sporadic light frost. Unlike other Ferocacti that flowers only as large adult, Ferocactus macrodiscus will flower at a reasonable size in a small pot in a glasshouse
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Blooming Season | Spring-summer |
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Common Name | Candy cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | Pink |
Frost Tolerance | 10°c |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
Height | 10 cm |
Origin | Mexico |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Ferocactus macrodiscus |
Shape | Globose |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |