fire barrel cactus

How to Grow and Care for fire barrel cactus

fire barrel cactus · Ferocactus gracilis

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 fire barrel cactus

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Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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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 fire barrel cactus?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for fire barrel cactus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for fire barrel cactus?

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What Soil Is Best for fire barrel cactus?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize fire barrel cactus?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune fire barrel cactus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate fire barrel cactus?

Propagate by seed sown at 21°C in spring

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How to Transplant fire barrel cactus?

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How to Care for fire barrel cactus in Winter?

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How to Plant fire 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 fire barrel cactus?

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How to Harvest fire 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 fire barrel cactus

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Attributes of fire barrel cactus

Plant typeCactus Succulent
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginMexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Ferocactus gracilis
Genus
Ferocactus
Family
Cactaceae
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