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Barrel Cactus

Ferocactustownsendianus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus)
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Species
townsendianus (town-sen-dee-AH-nus)
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Synonym
Ferocactus peninsulae var. townsendianus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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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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