Emory's barrel cactus

How to Grow and Care for Emory's barrel cactus

Emory's barrel cactus · Ferocactus emoryi
Also known as: Coville's barrel cactus; traveler's friend

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

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Planting and Growing Emory's 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 loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

How to Water Emory's barrel cactus?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Emory's barrel cactus?

Full sun

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

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What Soil Is Best for Emory's barrel cactus?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Emory's barrel cactus?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Emory's barrel cactus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Emory's barrel cactus?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant Emory's barrel cactus?

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How to Care for Emory's barrel cactus in Winter?

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How to Plant Emory's barrel cactus?

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

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How to Repot Emory's barrel cactus?

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How to Harvest Emory's barrel cactus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

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The Toxicity of Emory's barrel cactus

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Attributes of Emory's barrel cactus

Plant typeCactus Succulent
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Ferocactus emoryi
Genus
Ferocactus
Family
Cactaceae
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