Cliff Barrel

Ferocactuseastwoodiae

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus)
Species
eastwoodiae (eest-WOOD-ee-ay)
Synonym
Ferocactus acanthodes var. eastwoodiae
Ferocactus cylindraceus var. eastwoodiae
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-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
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:

Tucson, Arizona

Hesperia, California

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
X
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2005 | neutral

Closely related to Ferocactus cylindraceus but only indigenous to the Grand canyon area.
Flowers are yellow sometimes with a tinge...Read More

Featured
Cream Wave
(Scopula perlata)
White-tailed Kite
(Elanus leucurus)
Featured
Cream Wave
(Scopula perlata)
White-tailed Kite
(Elanus leucurus)