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Acanthocalyciumferrarii

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Acanthocalycium (a-kanth-oh-ka-LEE-see-um)

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Species

ferrarii (fer-RAR-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. ferrarii

Acanthocalycium variiflorum

Lobivia thionantha var. ferrarii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Orange

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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negative

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