Ferocactus Species

Ferocactusglaucescens f. nuda

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus)
Synonym
Ferocactus glaucescens var. nudum
Ferocactus glaucescens f. inermis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Lakewood, California

Reseda, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2007 | positive

Nice 'user-friendly' version of the normally very spiny plant. Some plants still have a spine or two, so careful when moving them/liftin...Read More

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