Ford barrel cactus
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A cactus with a solitary, globose, grey-green, ribbed stem to 25cm diameter, with whitish radial spines and long, grey or red, flattened and twisted central spines. Flowers 4cm, funnel-shaped, purplish-pink
Scientific classification
- Species
- Ford barrel cactus (Ferocactus fordii)
- Genus
- Ferocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Ford barrel cactus
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Ford barrel cactus
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Ford barrel cactus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 10 - 20°C in early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by mealybugs
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