Barrel Cactus

Ferocactustownsendianus

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus)
Species
townsendianus (town-sen-dee-AH-nus)
Synonym
Ferocactus peninsulae var. townsendianus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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:

Hesperia, California

San Marino, California

Vacaville, California

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

The flowers are shaped like a funnel, Yellow to Orange to Red with red midviens at the base.

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