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California barrel cactus.
Ferocactus cylindraceus
Pronunciación feh-roh-KAK-tus sil-in-DRA-see-us
También se conoce como California Barrel Cactus, Compass Barrel Cactus, Le Conte barrel cactus, Miner's Compass, cliff barrel cactus, compass cactus, desert barrel cactus, golden-spine barrel cactus
This striking desert native is known for its stout, cylindrical shape and impressive spines. It thrives in harsh, arid conditions where it stores water to survive long droughts. You will love how it brings a rugged, desert aesthetic to your sunny windowsills.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Succulent
- Luz
- Full sun
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 14 a 30 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 3 to 6 feet tall
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Lento
Cuidados
Provide as much direct sunlight as possible to maintain its compact shape. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot. Watch for soft or mushy spots on the stem, which indicate the plant is getting too much moisture.
- Riego
- Water deeply during the growing season but keep it dry in winter.
- Abonado
- Feed with a low nitrogen cactus fertilizer during the spring and summer.
- Poda
- Only remove dead or damaged tissue if absolutely necessary.
- Trasplante
- Repot only when the plant has clearly outgrown its current container.
- Suelo
- Well draining cactus mix
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 7.5
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, though its sharp spines pose a physical injury risk.
Cómo identificarla
- Stout cylindrical green stem
- Dense clusters of hooked spines
- Yellow to red funnel shaped flowers
- Deep vertical ribs along body
Ciencia
- Familia
- Cactaceae
- Género
- Ferocactus
- Orden
- Caryophyllales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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