fire barrel cactus
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A globular, ribbed cactus becoming cylindrical to 70cm tall with age. The stem is dark green and bears fine, white radial spines and pink to reddish-brown, flattened central spines. In early summer it produces funnel-shaped red flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- fire barrel cactus (Ferocactus gracilis)
- Genus
- Ferocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 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 fire barrel cactus
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fire barrel cactus
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fire barrel cactus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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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