Home / Guides / Plant Files / Cactaceae

Ferocactus Species, Biznaga, Cedros Island Barrel Cactus

Ferocactuschrysacanthus

Upload Image Print Article
Ferocactus chrysacanthus by palmbob
View Gallery 25 photos
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus)
Info
Synonym
Echinocactus chrysacanthus
Echinocactus emoryi var. chrysacanthus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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(2 reports)

Tucson, Arizona

Bostonia, California

Oceanside, California

San Marino, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

show all
View this plant in a garden
One member has or wants this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
P
P
palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2005 | neutral

This Ferocactus has golden spines- and a LOT of them.. all thick and twisted.. one of the spiniest of the Ferocacti

X
X
Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2005 | neutral

The subspecies 'chrysacanthus' has yellow or yellow-orange flowers.
The subspecies 'grandiflorus' has red or red-orange flowers.

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
(Bombus impatiens)
BIRD FILES
Buff-rumped Thornbill
(Acanthiza reguloides)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
(Bombus impatiens)
BIRD FILES
Buff-rumped Thornbill
(Acanthiza reguloides)