fishhook cactus
Also known as: candy barrel cactus; fishhook barrel cactus
A solitary, globose, later cylindrical stemmed cactus with hooked spines on the deep ribs, and yellow to red flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- fishhook cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni)
- Genus
- Ferocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 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 fishhook cactus
Distribution map
Mexico, adjacent USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fishhook cactus
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fishhook 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 offsets or by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
mealybugs can be a problem
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