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California barrel cactus.
Ferocactus cylindraceus
Prononciation feh-roh-KAK-tus sil-in-DRA-see-us
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Succulent
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 14 à 30 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 to 6 feet tall
- Croissance
- Lente
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply during the growing season but keep it dry in winter.
- Engrais
- Feed with a low nitrogen cactus fertilizer during the spring and summer.
- Taille
- Only remove dead or damaged tissue if absolutely necessary.
- Rempotage
- Repot only when the plant has clearly outgrown its current container.
- Sol
- Well draining cactus mix
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, though its sharp spines pose a physical injury risk.
Comment l'identifier
- Stout cylindrical green stem
- Dense clusters of hooked spines
- Yellow to red funnel shaped flowers
- Deep vertical ribs along body
Science
- Famille
- Cactaceae
- Genre
- Ferocactus
- Ordre
- Caryophyllales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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