Sclerocactus Species, Johnson's Little Barrel Cactus, Pineapple Cactus, Pygmy Barrel Cactus

Sclerocactusjohnsonii

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sclerocactus (skler-oh-KAK-tus)
Species
johnsonii (jon-so-nee-eye)
Synonym
Echinocactus johnsonii
Echinomastus johnsonii
Echinocactus johnsonii var. lutescens
Ferocactus johnsonii
Neolloydia johnsonii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
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

South Jordan, Utah

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2006 | neutral

Another synonym of this plant is Ferocactus johnsonii.
The Echinomastus genus does not have any foliage or leaves.

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