Ford barrel cactus

How to Grow and Care for Ford barrel cactus

Ford barrel cactus · Ferocactus fordii

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light, with low humidity. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter

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Planting and Growing Ford barrel cactus

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light, with low humidity. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter

How to Water Ford barrel cactus?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ford barrel cactus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ford barrel cactus?

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What Soil Is Best for Ford barrel cactus?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ford barrel cactus?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Ford barrel cactus?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Ford barrel cactus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Ford barrel cactus?

Propagate by seed sown at 10 - 20°C in early spring

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How to Transplant Ford barrel cactus?

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How to Care for Ford barrel cactus in Winter?

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How to Plant Ford barrel cactus?

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light, with low humidity. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter

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How to Repot Ford barrel cactus?

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How to Harvest Ford barrel cactus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be attacked by mealybugs

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The Toxicity of Ford barrel cactus

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Attributes of Ford barrel cactus

Plant typeCactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Ferocactus fordii
Genus
Ferocactus
Family
Cactaceae
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