fishhook cactus

How to Grow and Care for fishhook cactus

fishhook cactus · Ferocactus wislizeni
Also known as: candy barrel cactus; fishhook barrel cactus

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

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Planting and Growing fishhook cactus

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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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 under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

How to Water fishhook cactus?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for fishhook cactus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for fishhook cactus?

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What Soil Is Best for fishhook cactus?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize fishhook cactus?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune fishhook cactus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate fishhook cactus?

Propagate by offsets or by seed

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How to Transplant fishhook cactus?

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How to Care for fishhook cactus in Winter?

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How to Plant fishhook cactus?

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

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How to Repot fishhook cactus?

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How to Harvest fishhook cactus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

mealybugs can be a problem

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The Toxicity of fishhook cactus

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Attributes of fishhook cactus

Plant typeCactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginMexico, adjacent USA

Scientific Classification

Species
Ferocactus wislizeni
Genus
Ferocactus
Family
Cactaceae
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