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Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus

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A slow-growing, upright, single-stemmed cactus up to to 2m tall with long, straight reddish-pink spines and large yellow, red or orange flowers which appear in the summer

Scientific classification

Species: Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus (Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus)
Genus: Ferocactus
Family: Cactaceae

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Toxicity: Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus

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Culture

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Quick identification of Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus

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Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

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. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

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