Devil's tongue barrel cactus

How to Grow and Care for Devil's tongue barrel cactus

Devil's tongue barrel cactus · Ferocactus latispinus
Also known as: candy cactus; crow's claw cactus

Grow in cactus compost in a sunny position. Water moderately during the growing season and keep almost dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

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Planting and Growing Devil's tongue 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
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Care Tips

Grow in cactus compost in a sunny position. Water moderately during the growing season and keep almost dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

How to Water Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

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What Soil Is Best for Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

Propagate by seed sown at 21°C in spring

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How to Transplant Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

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How to Care for Devil's tongue barrel cactus in Winter?

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How to Plant Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

Grow in cactus compost in a sunny position. Water moderately during the growing season and keep almost dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

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How to Repot Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

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How to Harvest Devil's tongue barrel cactus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem and root rots if overwatered

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

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The Toxicity of Devil's tongue barrel cactus

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Attributes of Devil's tongue barrel cactus

Plant typeCactus Succulent
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginCentral S. Mexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Ferocactus latispinus
Genus
Ferocactus
Family
Cactaceae
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