What is the biggest barrel cactus?
The fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizenii) can be identified by its thick (2 foot diameter), barrel shaped body and long hooked spines. The yellow/red flowers and yellow fruit always grow at the top of the plant.
How big can a barrel cactus get?
They can reach about 3 metres (10 feet) high and about 60 cm in diameter, and the stems generally have strong stiff spines and prominent ribs. The flowers, yellow to orange and purplish and sometimes fragrant, are up to 8 cm (3 inches) across. Spines in Ferocactus may be up to 10 cm (4 inches) long.
How do you treat Ferocactus?
Water the cactus sparingly. Give it a good watering and let the soil become dry to the touch (stick your finger down into the soil) before watering again. If this cactus is going to be grown outdoors, be sure to keep an eye on temperatures when winter is near. The minimum average temperature that F.
How can you tell how old a barrel cactus is?
There is no certain way to determine the age of a cactus because their stems do have annual rings like most wooden trees. Their age can only be estimated based on the height/size relative to the species, the number of areoles, and their growing conditions.
How fast do Ferocactus grow?
Echinocactus such as the Golden Barrel Cactus grow 1-2 cm per year in height on average. The Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) grows 2-15 cm per year, depending on the growth stage, and can reach heights of 75 feet.
How big can a Ferocactus grow?
This barrel cactus is the largest of all of the genus Ferocactus; it reaches 4 m (12 feet) tall and may grow almost 1 m (3 feet) in diameter. The fiery red to orange flowers bloom from March to May.
How long can a barrel cactus live?
100 years old
The barrel cactus can live to be over 100 years old. Barrel cactus buds typically start to bloom in April with a bright yellow or orange flower.
How do I get my barrel cactus to flower?
Water your barrel cactus once per week in summer. The barrel cactus doesn’t need much water in winter when it is dormant. Water once between December and February. Adequate water in spring may cause the plant to produce a large yellow flower.