Devil's tongue barrel cactus
Also known as: candy cactus; crow's claw cactus
A globular cactus to 25cm diameter, with 21 well-defined ribs. It bears fine white radial spines, and thick, red or brown, flattened central spines. In winter it produces pink, funnel-shaped flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Devil's tongue barrel cactus (Ferocactus latispinus)
- Genus
- Ferocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Devil's tongue barrel cactus
Distribution map
Central S. Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Devil's tongue barrel cactus
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Devil's tongue 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 21°C in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to stem and root rots if overwatered
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
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