coast barrel cactus
Also known as: keg cactus
A cactus with bright green, usually solitary, globose or cylindric, shallowly ribbed stems to 30cm in height; central spines yellow, curved, to 5cm in length. Flowers 5cm, green or tinged with red
Scientific classification
- Species
- coast barrel cactus (Ferocactus viridescens)
- Genus
- Ferocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
- 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 coast barrel cactus
Distribution map
USA, Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of coast barrel cactus
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coast barrel cactus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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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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